Critter News

JANUARY 15, 2010

They're trying to get documentation regarding the 100 dogs and cats sold to the University of Utah for medical experiments. Tags: animal research.

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Critter News

JULY 5, 2010

a site for dog lovers. One hundred and twenty beagles who faced lifetimes being used in medical research experiments have been freed — just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. Tags: animal research dogs Best Friends animal laboratories. From ohmidog! and Elmsford, N.Y.,

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Critter News

JUNE 29, 2009

PETA was trying to get the information to find out why the university is buying cats and dogs from a West Texas animal shelter for university training or research. The university also purchased dogs from the shelter up until 2007, Carruth said. I bet there's probably some ugly stuff in those records.

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Critter News

MARCH 26, 2009

In return, the company can use some of the unwanted dogs for animal research. Tags: animal shelter management animal experimentation strays medical research. The county has a contract with R&R Research in Howard City to euthanize the county's unwanted animals.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Interesting that many of the grants this place gets specifically say they can't experiment on any domesticated animals (cats and dogs I guess.). There was a poster in the lunch room with four cute animals (a dog, cat, rabbit and something else.) Tags: animal experimentation mice Guinea Pigs medical research biotech.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

About a year ago I posted information about the launch of a new stem cell therapy for dogs ( Vet-Stem ). This therapy uses adult stem cells to help injured dogs and dogs suffering from arthritis. I am happy to bring you an update about the company, as the treatment is very promising for our dog companions!

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 26, 2008

Animal cruelty occurs when someone intentionally injures or harms an animal or when a person willfully deprives an animal of food, water or necessary medical care. Tags: aspca animal cruelty.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Do you have an older cat or dog sharing your home? And who can resist the precious gray muzzle of an older dog? Some older pets have special medical needs, but after all they’ve given us through the years, it’s an honor to take care of them in return. If you have a senior dog, you might find that he’s just like you!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 23, 2013

Safety Concerns: Eliminating: While many dogs are capable of going extremely long periods of time without eliminating, it’s not a good thing. Both dogs and cats chew, especially when bored or anxious – chewing means destruction, destruction means debris, and debris means choking hazards. Does your city have dog walking services?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 12, 2011

Canned dog/cat food. - Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. . Folder with list of types of vaccination records & medical history to get from vet. Make sure to include a pre-signed medical treatment authorization in your kit. Some dog breeds (e.g. Pet toy. -

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Dogs are safe. According to theASPCA dogs have little chance of contracting swine flu. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) are reminding pet owners monitor their pets’ health closely. Tags: pet care. Cats should be monitored. H1N1 and your pets.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 24, 2011

Nearly 600 cats and dogs looking for permanent homes during major pet adoption event June 25 – 26. Adoption fees are being waived for this event, and adoptable animals will be spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, and provided an ID tag free of charge.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 29, 2010

PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance ( www.purinacare.com ) with its commitment to providing a lifetime of care to dogs and cats, is providing an easy guide to a safe and healthy Halloween for your pet. TOP HALLOWEEN PET HAZARDS: HALLOWEEN POISONING – Dogs love chocolate, but don’t let your dog get near the Halloween candy.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 13, 2010

Vomiting and diarrhea: Even responsible pet owners overlook this occasionally because it is such a common occurrence in dogs and cats. Respiratory distress in female dogs might be the manifestation of breast cancer. Tags: guest post pet care. Bloody stools are a symptom of intestinal cancer or infection in the digestive tract.

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Critter News

JUNE 20, 2009

A dog also had to be euthanized after a gauze square was left in its abdominal cavity during a previous surgery and caused an obstruction. Tags: university research animal research welfare violations medical research animal laboratories. One subsequently had to be euthanized. The report does not identify the procedures.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 12, 2009

The fund raising Web site also offers exclusive content for cat and dog owners which includes information on pet care and safety, information on animal shelters, as well blogs, groups and open forums. 100% of the money raised will go directly to animal shelters to provide food, shelter and medical treatment to pets in need.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 15, 2009

Philadelphia, PA—April 2, 2009— According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 35 percent of the total pet population is overweight or obese. Loreen Playford, maker of K9 Pet Chef All Natural Dog Food, offers some helpful hints on keeping man’s best friend in tip top shape and adding years to his life.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 21, 2010

The 2009 BISSELL MVP grand prize winner, golden retriever Norman, is a breeder for a Columbus, OH service dog program – 4 Paws For Ability. He and his owner, Tara Driscoll, used the $10,000 prize to obtain a seizure dog to assist two special needs children in their community. Tags: giveaways websites.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder. Incredible Bulk.

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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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Animal Person

JUNE 8, 2009

For those who didn't read the five-part Slate series " Pepper, the stolen dog who changed American science " by Daniel Engber , I recommend it for the history, but also for the misconceptions and assumptions that you might want to discuss on the Facebook discussion about the series. Part II: Man Cuts Dog. Maybe on paper.

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Critter News

JULY 18, 2009

When Paul Farmer was a medical student, he had to do a vivisection. The next morning the priest made a joke of the whole thing by waking Farmer up the next morning by pretending to be a dog and scratching at Farmer's door. Tags: books. He was disturbed by it. He had to take a life to save humans.

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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

MAY 6, 2009

The book, which I have not read, that saved Derrick Jensen 's life is called The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability by Lierre Keith, who was a vegan for 20 years, suffered serious medical problems, and started feeling better when she recommenced eating animals. Tags: Activism Books Ethics.

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Animal Person

JULY 12, 2009

Nicole at Alec's Story writes: One of my pet peeves, so to speak, is the concept of “unconditional love” as attributed to dogs by humans. But she's also an alpha dog and Charles isn't. Tags: Activism Greyhound Matters Language. That's a pet peeve of mine, too, along with "children are so honest!"

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2010

Perhaps the most well known mosquito born disease, heartworms can be fatal to dogs and occasionally cats and foxes. Heartworm larvae are carried by mosquitoes and then transmitted to the dog’s bloodstream when the mosquito bites. Once the worms hatch, they reach the dog’s heart, eventually causing death if not treated soon enough.

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4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Also that evening, attendees can bid on exclusive pet prizes such as a custom-designed dog house, created by Animal Planet’s canine carpenter David Leon. The animals are given shelter, vaccinated, medically evaluated, housed, and fed until they are reunited with their owners or adopted into loving homes. Tags: events.

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Animal Ethics

AUGUST 4, 2007

overall well-being), there is great inequality among dogs. Some, such as my niece's Tag, are utterly spoiled. They have the best food money can buy, climate-controlled shelter, comfortable bedding, ample exercise, liberty to move about, toys to play with, and medical care (including control of parasites). Does anything change?

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Animal Person

MAY 3, 2009

After the ligament medication it wasn't the ligament. And the dogs' spirits are high, as they get plenty of attention and stimulation. Tags: Ethics Food and Drink Greyhound Matters. He may have a nerve sheath tumor, which is inoperable but can be tackled via radiation. And obviously to not be in pain.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 1, 2009

I didn’t want to imagine a place where tiny children lived on heavy medical equipment hanging on to life every moment. They were smiling and excited to see this big furry dog come to visit them. For many it was the first time they ever saw a real dog or even touched one. Tags: guest post people helping animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 10, 2009

Puppies are great but often people are much happier getting a dog who is older, and whose size and temperament is a known quantity. People can search Adopt-a-Pet.com to find a local shelter, and make a cash donation to that shelter to help them with the costs of housing, feeding and medical care of shelter animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 23, 2014

And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Try to stick to your pet’s typical feeding, medication, and exercise schedule. Moving Day. After Your Arrive.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

And if you’ve got a dog or cat that doesn’t travel well, things can get downright hairy. Local laws may also limit the number of dogs or cats in a single household, so be sure to check such regulations. Try to stick to your pet’s typical feeding, medication, and exercise schedule. Moving Day. After Your Arrive.

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Animal Person

JULY 29, 2009

As for neighbors, a couple of years ago I wrote about how my next-door neighbor's daughter, who is in medical school, visited her parents and brought a puppy (Izzy) from a pet store with her. I do my best to coach them and even walk Izzy with Violet, as she's an alpha dog and will show Izzy the ropes, which she did. And I mean beat.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Various food items found in a traditional Thanksgiving meal can effect dogs and cats making for a not-so-great holiday. Thanks to PurinaCare’s “chief vet,&# Dr. Bill Craig, DVM, Chief Medical and Underwriting Director of PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance for providing us with this information!

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 3, 2014

While humans are uttering “oohs” and “ahhs,” enjoying the 4th of July fireworks, many terrified dogs are digging under or jumping over fences, breaking tethers or even shattering windows in an attempt to escape from the frightening noises. cats dogs holidays' “Noise phobias in cats tend to be less noticeable,” Dix continued.

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