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Owners willing to risk lives for pets - survey

MORE than 50 per cent of pet owners are willing to put their life on the line for their four-legged friends, a study has found. The New Zealand-based poll found that 58 per cent of people would return to a danger zone rather than allow t [...]

Posted On : Feb, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Your pet's pearly whites matter, too

February is National Pet Dental Health Month, a time to reflect on the wonders of puppy breath and the woes of big dog halitosis. But "dog breath" is just part of being a dog, right? Not so, says Dr. Brett Beckman, a veterinary [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Shelter to Spay, Neuter Pets at Discount Price

The Ohio County Animal Shelter is offering discounted spay and neuter services for cats and dogs, thanks to money bequeathed by an animal lover. The first clinics for male cats are scheduled for March 20 and April 17 at the shelter, loca [...]

Posted On : Feb, 22 2010 | Comments : 0

Neutering pets improves the quality of their lives

Neutering is one of the greatest gifts you can provide your pet, your family and your community.This routine medical procedure not only helps control pet overpopulation, but it may also prevent medical and behavioral problems from develo [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Pet Talk - Pants for Dogs, Safe Paw products go with the flo...

Dog lovers are a resolute lot when it comes to solving their pets' problems. This is the tale of two of them: two dog lovers who got inventive in very different ways because of dog issues they were contending with; then t [...]

Posted On : Feb, 17 2010 | Comments : 0

Fetching pet not a chore to take lightly

If you’re going to get a pet for the first time, there are plenty of things to consider. First, it has to be a family decision, says Peggy Bender, community relations and education specialist with Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Pet gifts for Valentine's Day

? As Valentine’s Day nears, do tender thoughts swing first to your beloved pet If so, don’t feel guilty because some readers confess their hearts belong to their pets rather than Daddy. Why? Because, unlike fallible hum [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Pets now allowed to visit patients in Starship

A terminally ill patient whose pets were smuggled into Starship Children's Hospital is the inspiration behind the hospital setting up a special area where furry animals can visit long-term or critically ill children. Ella's [...]

Posted On : Feb, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

Oakland Pet Adoption Center Hosts 2010 Spay Neuter Cat Clini...

If you have a cat that is not spayed or neutered and you haven’t done it because of financial reasons, the Oakland Pet Adoption Center in conjunction with. The Michigan Pet Fund Alliance and the Michigan Humane Society are book [...]

Posted On : Feb, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Spay pets for half price this month

Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare once again is sponsoring Spay Day 2010 at Escambia County Animal Services throughout February.The Pensacola-based nonprofit will pay for half the cost of the surgery to have up to 100 pets spayed or [...]

Posted On : Feb, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Technology helps lost pets find their way home

It was more than a year ago when Laura Hawk received the call from the Michigan Humane Society -- her beloved cat, Snowball, had been found in the Rochester Hills area. He was pretty sick, having contracted pneumonia. But his condit [...]

Posted On : Jan, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

Unrestrained pets in cars a safety issue

Your pet dog could literally become a dangerous missile in a car crash if it’s left unrestrained. Police and the SPCA are urging people to restrain animals in cars while driving to prevent harm to both passengers and pets. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

Pygmy goats - the new it pet?

In addition to their popularity among enterprising grass-cutting and weed-control operations like City Grazing and Goats R Us, more and more people are choosing to employ goats as family pets. According to the New York Times, some Ch [...]

Posted On : Jan, 27 2010 | Comments : 0

Beloved pets haven’t lived this long in a dog’s age

Pets are living longer than ever, thanks to diligent owners and medical advances. “There’s no question that longevity is connected to quality of health care,” said Dr. Lisa Moses, head of the pain management service at [...]