General News
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Girl survives rabies without treatment
Sep 06 2011
In May of 2011, an 8 year old girl recovered from a rabies infection without receiving post-rabies exposure injections. According to UC Davis Children’s Hospital and news reports, she is…
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New MRSA variant poses new concern for veterinarians, public health and medicine
Sep 06 2011
A new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases reports that animals can act as a reservoir to a novel strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). The study, which…
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Kitten and Puppy Nutrition
Sep 06 2011
Spring and summer are popular times for families to adopt a new puppy or kitten. Good nutrition is one of the key factors in ensuring that your new family member…
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Thunderstorms and Other Noise Phobias In Animals
Sep 06 2011
The spring, summer, and early fall herald the arrival of thunderstorms. They are also the seasons when fireworks displays and other noisy celebrations are common. Some pets, particularly dogs, can…
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Bite injuries and your pet
Sep 06 2011
Spring is here and with it comes the desire to spend more time outdoors. This increased outdoor activity means that your pet runs an increased risk of getting into a…
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Heartworm Disease Prevention
Sep 06 2011
In the United States Heartworm disease is a parasitic disease caused by the blood-borne parasite Dirofilaria immitis. Although the infection is more common in dogs, cats can also become infected.…
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Chocolate Poisoning
Sep 06 2011
With Easter arriving this month, your pet may get into the treats left behind by the Easter Bunny. With their sensitive noses, dogs can easily sniff out chocolate goodies from…
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What’s in a pet food label?
Sep 06 2011
Pet food labels contain a lot of information, some of which is easily misunderstood. Government regulations dictate the minimum information that will be found on a label, and this information…
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Veterinary Medicine ranks as one of the top 50 Best Careers in 2011
Sep 06 2011
US News and World Report recently named veterinary medicine as one of the top 50 career choices. The outlook for the profession as a whole continues to be strong, and…
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Where should your pet sleep?
Sep 06 2011
Recently, a lot of media attention has been focused on the increased risk of catching an infectious disease from your pets if you allow them to sleep on your bed.…
