Critter News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

In a searing letter to the county last month, one veterinarian stated that "pervasive negativity" and an unwillingness to change led the vets to stop offering their services at the Kent and Bellevue shelters. Tags: animal shelter management seattle State of Washington King county. When is King County going to clean up its act?

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Critter News

JANUARY 3, 2009

In December, she had serious trouble breathing so we rushed her to the emergency vet again. It was a horrible night, but she made it through the night and recovered at our regular vet's. Tags: Charlotte. Then in April 2008, we were told she had terminal cancer. So we waited for her to die for about 8 months.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 20, 2010

We have a request, and it's an issue I've written about a handful of times but never had this particular question answered by readers: How do you talk with your vet--who is against feeding your dog vegan food--about your choice to do so? I'm fortunate to have a regular (non-specialist) vet who has no problem at all with a vegan diet for dogs.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 21, 2010

When you first get your pet it is great fun to look at the ranges of pet accessories such as feeding bowls, collars, id tags, beds and more. For both cats and dogs remember id tags are an easy and simple way to ensure your pet does not get lost. Tags: guest post. Written by Lisa Curren owner of pet food stores across the Uk.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 6, 2010

The best dog grooming is normally achieved by following a vet’s recommendations. A professional groomer or vet technician should be able to handle the monthly nail trimming without any problem, which is the best idea for everybody involved. Tags: guest post pet care. Bathing is another harsh time for pets and owners.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 16, 2009

By the way, the cat Dusty is with a vet pending the results of the investigation. Tags: cat animal abuse animal cruelty kenny glenn us. He knew what he was doing and he is a sick piece of work. In fact, he's an excellent subject for a medical experiment. He should NEVER be returned to that family.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Vet bills are covered by the rescue. Move animals from pound to rescue/rescue to foster home/vets etc. Tags: people helping animals rescues. We help recruit: Fosterers who look after the animals till they get their forever home. The decision will always ultimately lie with the rescue though.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 18, 2009

The PetKeeper comes with a VetKeeper pouch that you can keep important medical records and medications in, while also being removable making it easy to take with you to the vet. Tags: good idea. There is space for photos and for keeping track of milestones and memories.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 3, 2010

The vet supplied information on where the owners lived. The Vet said Chicharito was in too much pain and that he had to be fixed immediately. A few hours later, the Vet said Chicharito would be fine; the leg had healed so they just removed the plate. Tags: rescues. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. ? ?Chicharito

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Animal Person

MARCH 22, 2009

The woman from the coalition knows and respects the vets at Pahokee, which of course isn't as good as my own vet being on the case, but I'm sure it'll all work out fine. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. She has brought over a dozen cats there in just two weeks, 11 of whom were pregnant. Can you imagine?

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Animal Person

JULY 24, 2009

He has been vetted and is healing nicely. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Greyhound Matters. Flex is a handsome, neutered male, red fawn greyhound (currently under 60 pounds). He came to OCFA totally flea infested and with a few open wounds. One wound (the one on his front right leg) was to the bone. Here 's the page about him.

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Animal Person

JULY 21, 2010

I somehow became the non-vet, go-to person regarding dogs and diabetes, I suppose due to my frequent blogging about Violet Rays (left), my greyhound who has been through diabetes, blindness (then cataract replacement), glaucoma and retina detachment. My vet's other clients, however, often had the opposite problem, and hypoglycemia resulted.

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Animal Person

MAY 8, 2009

And after vet upon vet, and drug upon drug (and also some acupuncture and chiropractic), we had to take him to Orlando (3 hours north) for an MRI. Tags: Current Affairs Greyhound Matters. One situation was that Charles, who will turn six on June 3, has been lame for nearly six months. So there you have it.

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Animal Person

APRIL 8, 2009

You may recall that when I took him to the vet (and at that time I thought he was a she) I asked them to check him out and they said he looked fine. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. He didn't look at all comfortable. And if he looked fine he wouldn't have been tested. cats, many of whom are pregnant.

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Critter News

AUGUST 17, 2008

The action prompted many farmed animal vets to leave CVMA and form the Association of California Veterinarians, which subsequently voted to oppose the ballot initiative, reports Feedstuffs. Tags: california farm animal welfare factory farm us.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

The bottom line is, if you suspect your cat of having something wrong with her, go see your vet. As described on the product site, “ES clear is a unique combination of specially-selected herbal extracts, designed and formulated by a leading naturopathic vet.”. Tags: guest post. It just doesn’t seem fair.

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Critter News

JANUARY 6, 2009

Like many poor people in Morocco, Humar’s owner had little chance of being able to afford a vet – or even find one close by. Tags: developing countries donkeys animal cruelty working animals animal welfare. So he turned to a ‘traditional cure’. This involved repeatedly laying a hot iron onto Humar’s shoulder.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 4, 2010

Luckily for Lola, after a trip to the vet for X-rays and surgery, there is a twist to the case — the underwear and socks in Lola’s stomach shielded her digestive system from the shattered glass ingested with the brownies … and saved her life! Tags: tv. Here is a sneak peek of tonight’s episode; My Dog Ate What?

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

That will happen, says the vet who's spent the past 15 summers in the arctic, when polar bears reach a point where only captive breeding can save them from extinction -- a day that's on the horizon. Tags: zoos canada seals polar bear endangered species. We have to recognize they don't live forever.".

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Animal Person

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The vet did give me a hard time about the dogs' animal-free diets (my traditional vets don't, ironically), and my response was that unless she could show me some research that his particular type of injury needs animal protein to heal, I wasn't going to change anything. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. been there.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 21, 2011

Preparing to Leave – Before leaving for vacation with your pet, be sure to visit your local vet for a check-up. Be sure to ask for a health certificate when you’re at the vet and all of your pet’s vaccination tags. Be sure to ask for a health certificate when you’re at the vet and all of your pet’s vaccination tags.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 10, 2010

The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. The vet who is awarded the service dog will be choosing the winning raffle ticket for the Jeep on September 11 at a ceremony (location TBD).

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Animal Person

JANUARY 5, 2010

I alerted my regular (non-specialist) vet of this and though he didn't treat me like a crazy person, he didn't do any research, either. Last night, my vet called to update me. Tags: Current Affairs Greyhound Matters. Other times, nine was too much and Violet would come close to crashing. He just figures I know what I'm doing.

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 8, 2009

You can find them in pet stores, vet clinics, and PetSmart and PetCo, as well as on the FURminator website. Tags: giveaways pet care. With one push of the button, the hair comes off of the brush making clean up a cinch! The deLuxe edition comes in two sizes, small (silver) and large (gold). This giveaway is open to USA and Canada.

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 4, 2009

Boone's wife) was largely responsible for Oklahoma State University canceling its planned anthrax experiments on baboons after she threatened to cancel the Pickens' $5 million donation to the university's vet school. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics. Here 's a local news article about the situation.)

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Pekaso refuses dog food and gets freaked out by the ripples in the water dish; she’s even become so dehydrated Daniel had to take her to the vet. Tags: tv websites dog whisperer nat geo shows. Cesar works to repaint this dog’s canvas. Go check it out!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 19, 2009

We provide vetting, transportation, and foster homes for each dog in need, until he or she can be carefully matched to an approved home. Tags: rescue spotlight.

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Animal Person

MAY 2, 2009

Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters. I wish Dougie a beautiful life – one which he deserved from birth and one which I hope all greyhounds will enjoy in the very near future. Click here for more on Dougie's story, including videos (nothing graphic, just more coverage of the story).

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

The Shift: Buy flea and tick medicine and any other pet medications online and in bulk instead of buying them one month at a time from your vet. Good for You: Save time driving and sitting in waiting rooms at the vet office. Tags: books. Save $$: Up to $125 per year or more.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 29, 2010

Veterinarians, technicians and others can volunteer to travel to Chile to help groups such as World Vets. Tags: guest post people helping animals. But when safe, able workers and members of rescue organizations are needed to work hands-on in countries in need. Donate Food.

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Animal Person

JANUARY 1, 2010

One of those is vet bills, which of course aren't deductible, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't know the total. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters Language. This necessary task is often illuminating as there are some expenses I'm reluctant to tally in my head as the year progresses. Do you agree with that?

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Animal Person

MAY 3, 2009

And after a $250 vet trip it became this--. Charles Hobson Booger, III has been to I believe 4 vets (some several times) and hasn't been able to use his back right leg for 5 months (and yes, atrophy has set in). Tags: Ethics Food and Drink Greyhound Matters. And so we ended up with this--.

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Animal Person

OCTOBER 25, 2009

You can also post our flyers at local community bulletin boards (universities/colleges, coffee shops, grocery/health food stores, libraries, community centers, gyms, yoga studios, animal shelters, vet offices, pet supply stores, laundromats, etc.) Tags: Activism Current Affairs Film animal rights documentary film veganism.

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Animal Person

APRIL 7, 2010

For these reasons, my vet had no problem with me stockpiling Vetsulin. The vets say that Charles' condition doesn't warrant another surgery, and that sometimes it takes a couple of years (!) Tags: Current Affairs Greyhound Matters. Like many people with diabetic dogs, I haven't had major problems with Vetsulin.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 21, 2010

Almost 90% of every dollar raised at the Gala will go directly to local women in need – whether is used to shop for groceries, fill a prescription, purchase wigs and prosthetics, or take a dog to the vet. Tags: events. This event will take place at 5300 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, from 7-9pm.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Dr. Newest Vet sent this to me from yesterday's day at "camp" for Charles. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters Language. CharlesCamp1 from Mary Martin on Vimeo (which it looks like I'm going to have to upgrade to improve the picture). And great timing: between Jonathan Safran Foer and Thanksgiving.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 13, 2010

Coughing: Waste no time in getting to the vet. Tags: guest post pet care. Respiratory distress in female dogs might be the manifestation of breast cancer. In other pets, wheezing can be a symptom of heart or lung disease, heart failure, tumors and more.

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