News
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Ringworm, Pets and People
Nov 01 2011
Ringworm, also called dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection that occurs in the skin, hair and nails. The fungi feed on the keratin that is found in the outer layers of these structures. Ringworm…
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Cats and their litter boxes
Nov 01 2011
Cat owners often become stressed because their cats do not use the litter box properly. In fact, inappropriate elimination, which means urinating and/or defecating in an unacceptable place is one of…
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Halloween and the family pet
Oct 07 2011
As Halloween approaches, both children and adults look forward to the familiar rituals associated with ‘trick or treat’, including dressing up and indulging a sweet tooth. However, the very things…
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Researchers identify a protein that helps treat canine lymphoma
Oct 07 2011
Lymphoma is a form of cancer that occurs spontaneously in dogs and represents about 6% of all canine cancers.…
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Rabies annually causes 55,000 human deaths worldwide
Sep 06 2011
Rabies, a zoonotic viral disease, infects domestic and wild animals and is transmitted to other animals and humans through close contact with saliva from infected animals - such as a bite or scratch…
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Ten Common Dog Myths
Sep 06 2011
1. Dogs don't need to be housebroken - they naturally know where to go. If they make a mess in the house, they should be punished.…
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Adopting a new cat
Sep 06 2011
This is the year of the cat according to the Vietnamese Calendar, and many animal shelters have adopted this theme to promote awareness of cats. The American Humane Association published a top 10 list…