Raw food for pets? Despite warnings by veterinarians, growing numbers of dog and cat owners are serving uncooked, homemade fare By Christie Keith, Special to SF Gate Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Tater loves the raw, grass-fed, sustainably raised meat a... A cat owned by SF Raw member Michelle Rossi...

Massachusetts Senate Bill #784, An Act Relative to Rabies Vaccination for Dogs and Cats http://www.mass.gov/legis/bills/senate/186/st00/st00784.htm, has been introduced by Senator Panagiotakos and will include language into the rabies law allowing medical exemptions for dogs and cats for whom a...

With the recent warm weather, the ticks have started already. We found one unattached on Sassy yesterday morning after a walk and I pulled an attached one off DH this morning. In recent years, I haven't treated the dogs with either flea or tick treatments. Because they are so naked, we are...

I have a 6 year old Golden Retriver and she always barks whenever someone knocks on the door. Any ideas on how to make her stop?

This morning while petting Lady I found a tick. God I hate the things. I immediately removed it and made sure I had all of it. I checked her all over can't find any more and I'll keep checking to be sure I didn't miss anything. I checked everyone over really good and can't find any on the...

Dr. W. Jean Dodds says, "Never vaccinate a pregnant dog." In an August 1, 2008 article in DVM360 entitled Vaccination: An Overview, Vaccination: An overview (Proceedings) - Veterinary Healthcare Dr. Melissa Kennedy states regarding modified live virus vaccines and pregnant dogs: Because the...

Hi all Just taken in a lurcher for rehab....at best guess she's greyhound x deerhound (possibly wolfhound? whatever the other half is its tall and furry!) OK, so her tail is the least of her problems...standing 27" and weighing around 16 kg is her main problem! But, whilst I can work slowly...

I have an 11 week old GSP and my daughter will shortly be getting an 11 month old GSP. We are looking into spaying (it has been quite awhile since I needed to have a pet spayed). I will be waiting until mine is 6 months but she will be getting hers done in about a month. Nowadays they give you...

We find that Bella's nose gets sunburned easily when she's outside near water (or in water) and we can't always keep her in the shade. Any suggestions on how to prevent sunburn? Can we use Zinc?

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PERMISSION GRANTED TO CROSS-POST THIS MESSAGE. In response to questions about Lyme disease in dogs and the Lyme vaccine, I would like to share the advice that Dr. Ronald Schultz, Chair of Pathobiological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine gave me for my 2 dogs,...

There is much confusion in the general public about the duration of immunity of canine vaccines. Below is a copy of my testimony and model disclosure submitted to Maine's Agriculture Committee in support of LD 429, the nation's first pet vaccine disclosure legislation, which was introduced on my...

Hi everyone - I just wanted to let everyone know about this great odor eliminator I found! My vet recommended it and I ordered online - www.pbgone.com - took away the smell and the dark stains from my rug.

Hello Everyone, In December I rescued a St. Bernard. She was found skinny & malnourished living in a junkyard. The owners of the junkyard found her sleeping in a pile of tires there. They fed her and got her weight back on her. Three months later they figured that she was ready to find her forever...

To ensure that your puppy fits in with your lifestyle begin by asking yourself these questions: a) How much time can I spend with my dog, a social creature who craves companionship? - If your time is limited don’t get a breed which can become dependent on their owners. b) How much exercise can I...

Why you can's lose weight, it is not related to your will-power, over- eating or diet, the fact you are fat and unhealthy because you have Disgusting plaque and horrible little Critters living in you guts. But you can get ride of all of it so you can shed up to 100 lbs or more Most doctors,...

Our 12 y/o GSD is losing her hearing. We find ourselves falling into the trap of raising our voices to make sure we are heard. We are concerned it will convey anger to her. Any thoughts on healthy communication with a dog losing its hearing? Bill

On Mar 9, 5:51*pm, (Melinda Shore) wrote: In article , wrote: If he served as a trail vet how can he even think of racing dogs???? And who do you think is more credible on this...

http://www.mflegal.com/petfoodlawsuit “Premium” Pet Food Marketed and Sold as “Complete and Balanced” Has Historically Contained Such Items as Euthanized Dogs and Cats, Restaurant Grease, Hair, Hooves, and Diseased Animals, and Other Inedible Garbage. This is a class action brought by the...

A few years ago, I heard about a recall for chew items from Greenies. Does anyone know what that was about and are they now safe? I see them in the stores and in catalogs. TIA Petey's Mom