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Recommended Health Pet Foods
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Feline De-clawing (a.k.a.- Onychectomy)
June 16, 2007 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
Every day across this country people make the wonderful decision to open their hearts to feline friends. These pets may have been discovered at shelters, rescue organizations, feral animals found wandering neighborhoods, and those animals given to them by friends, whose unaltered animals unfortunately reproduced. Whatever means by which we become blessed by these curious, playful, amicable beasts, they will make an indelible impression on all who meet them. For many they may be their only companions, for others they enrich our lives with a sense of mutual reliance for affection, attention, and appreciation of our talents. These animals are especially important for those like our ever-increasing elderly population, and mentally/physically impaired folk, whose sense of well-being, and empowerment is enhanced by their feline dependents.
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Summertime Care For Your Pets
April 15, 2007 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
Our pets often beg and complain about prolonged separations, and subsequently we submit to their desire to share in our daily activities. But, often this is not what is in their best interest. In fact, this desire to be together frequently leads to situations that necessitate emergency care or to the death of one of our beloved pets. Here are some safety tips, as well as some suggestions, as to how to keep your pets comfortable, and healthy during the warmer months. Read the rest of this article…
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Pancreatitis: Information and Definitions
January 28, 2007 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
This is a disease that annually strikes many animals, most notably our cats and dogs. The importance of this article is to make owners aware of the signs, symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment options should their pet be afflicted. Also, I have added information regarding how to avoid the disease &/or its recurrence. We did not have “known” documented cases of pancreatitis in cats, until recently, and have found that it is present in similar numbers in cats as in dogs. Parasitism, and cystic disease are also problems we see in our feline friends. The animals most often seen with this disease are obese, middle to older, and female. Read the rest of this article…
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2006 Pet Photograph Archive
December 31, 2006 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
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Hyperadrenocorticism a.k.a. Cushing’s Disease
December 24, 2006 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism is a disorder caused by excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex. Too much adrenal hormone, in particular corticosteroids are produced. Another form of the disease, Iatrogenic, is caused by excessive amount of glucocorticoid steroid drugs administered to the patient. Approximately 85-90% of the naturally occurring cases of this disease are due to bliateral adrenocortical hyperplasia resulting from pituitary corticotroph tumors or hyperplasia with oversecretion of ACTH. The remaining 10-15% cortisol-secreting adrenocortical neoplasia is present, and a half of these are malignant changes.
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People Food That Is Good For Your Pet
December 23, 2006 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
Human Quality Foods for Your Favorite Pets.
In small amounts only – everything in moderation. For more information, read our Recommended Feeding Guide (below), which outlines a schedule for introducing this type of diet to your favorite pet. Read the rest of this article…
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Pet Health Care, Pet Resources and Informational Websites
December 13, 2006 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
- Pet Grub
- Offers information on making all natural pet foods from whole meat products. Includes a downloadable booklet explaining the process – donations for downloading are appreciated. - TakeYourPet.com
- The largest pet travel source on the web. Over 20,000 pet friendly bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels, motels and resorts. Free pet travel guides and newsletter. - CleverKitty.com
- Cat Lover’s Website with Links, Cat Products and Information - All-about-puppies.com
- Your guide to puppies and dogs. Find out which breeds are right for you, how to train and look after them. Recommended products and gifts for dogs and their owners. - The Health Directory
- Directory of various health related websites - Kitty Sites.com
- Listings for breeders, services, rescue organizations - Puppy Sites.com
- Comprehensive resource featuring breeders, rescues, products, clubs, and veterinary links. - Cat, Cats, a Feline Paradise!
- If you love cats, visit I-Love-Cats.com now for tons of free cat stuff! - Dog, Dogs, a Canine Wonderland!
- If you love dogs, visit I-Love-Dogs.com now for tons of free dog stuff! - Ask Robirda
- Offers information, reference material, links and other resources regarding canaries and finches. Also features an online question form for asking bird-related questions. - Dog Supplies
- Helping dog owners find the best quality pet supplies available online. Site includes over 200 health, training, and related articles and tips. - Pet Planet
- UK dogs cats pets website and online pets products shop. - Cat Corner.com
- Cat food, cat gifts, cat colars, furniture, toys and beds..Learn about cat training, cat care products and cat health. - K9 Advantix.com
- offers many resources to make you the smartest dog owner on the block, including the most up-to-date information about K9 Advantix and tips to keep your dog healthy and happy. NOTE: Do not use on cats! - Merial HeartGuard
- By giving your dog or cat HEARTGARD once a month, you can prevent heartworm disease year round. - Pet Insurance From Healthy Pets
- a specialist UK pet insurance company dedicated to pet care insurance - Nupro – All Natural Pet Supplement
- Nupro promotes optimum health and is great for healthy skin and a beautiful coat on your dog. - Sea Cucumber
- Maker of a natural nutritional supplement for chronic joint discomfort that contains the patented Sea Cucumber extract Sea Chondroitin plus Glucosamine HCL. - Pet Portraits By Cherie
- Affordable portraits of dogs, cats, parrots, horses and other pets. - WoofnWhiskers.com
- The UK’s one-stop shop for pet supplies – Top quality brand name goods at discounted prices.
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Pet Rescue Organizations and Pet Shelters
December 12, 2006 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- A non-profit organization which protects animals, relieves their suffering, advances their health and welfare, prevents cruelty, and works for a just and compassionate society. - Morris Animal Foundation
- Improves the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife by funding humane health studies and disseminating information about these studies. - The Animal Rescue League of Boston
- A non-profit organization committed to the establishment of one or more refuges for and the rescue and relief of suffering or homeless animals and other charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals. - The American Partnership for Pets
- A team of leading animal, veterinary and fancier organizations that have set differences aside and united to speak with one voice on behalf of our nation’s homeless and unwanted animals. - PetFinder.com
- An online, searchable database of over 100,000 animals that need homes from over 5,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the USA and Canada. - Adopt Homeless Paws.org
- The sole mission of this site is to help find loving, suitable homes for displaced Animals locally ( Massachusetts) and Nationally by featuring Homeless Pets available for adoption from Shelters, Animal Control Officers and Rescue Leagues. - Siamese Rescue
- Provides a group of individually operated non-profit Rescue Organizations the opportunity to engage in a common purpose and to come together as one Internet presence. - Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue
- Dedicated to the rescue, care, and adoption of Rhodesian Ridgebacks in need throughout the USA and Canada. - Buddy Dog Humane Society
- Founded in 1961, Buddy Dog is a nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to finding new homes for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that can no longer be kept by their owners, or that come to the shelter from Dog Officers in surrounding towns. - Paws 4 Rescue Magazine
- A Central Source for Information and Ideas on Animal Rescue. - Kingsville Animal Rescue Kleberg
- The Website for The Kleberg County Animal Rescue, located in Kingsville, TX.
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Pet Lost and Found Resources
December 11, 2006 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
- AWOLPET.com
- Web-based service that matches the lost animal’s rabies tag, license tag, microchip, or tattoo code with its owner by searching a database of registered pets. - Berkshire Petwatch
- Serves Berkshire County, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. Missing and found pet lists and tips and tools. - Bird HotLine
- World wide lost and found bird hotline free on the net. Plus bird questions answered, vet talk and bird stories. - Canada Strays
- Dedicated to helping owners of pets lost in Canada reunite with their strays. Searchable database of lost and found pets with photos, descriptions, and contact forms. Includes FAQ, forum, email alerts, and links to related sites. - Cats in the Bag
- Information and resources to help owners find their lost and missing pets, particularly indoor-only cats. - Dog Detective
- Database of lost and found dogs. Includes a members only section, user-submitted searches and postings. - GetMeHome.ca
- Canadian pet registration service that facilitates finding lost pets by using their rabies vaccination tags. Online registration is available. - Help Lost Pets
- Free lost and found service to help reunite pets with their owners. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland. - The Internet Lost and Found
- Free directory listings for lost and found animals and items worldwide. - k9finder
- Missing pet listings from animal control officers and residents of Western Massachusetts. - Lassie Come Home–NC
- Free service helping people of the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina reunite with their lost pets. Includes lost and found listings searchable by species and city, tips, and contact information for local shelters and newspapers. - Lost Paws
- Lost and found database helping to reunite owners with their animals. - LostandFoundNow
- Free listings of lost and found pets and personal belongings, organized by state. - Missing Pet Network
- Group of volunteers sponsored by the USDA Animal Care Office who help people find missing pets. Lost and found listing by state, information on how to post, sample listing, and advice on looking for lost pets. - The Missing Pets Bureau
- Operates a national UK missing pets register and works closely with over 10,000 pet care organizations to aid in pet recovery. - Missingpets.com
- Worldwide free listings of lost and found pets, searchable by region, date, or type of animal. - Operation K.O.N.A
- Internet based non-profit organization dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners in the United States and Canada. Offers advice on what to do if you lose or find a pet. - Pet Find USA
- List brokers who sell lists of homes within a one-to-two-mile radius in any U.S. city and will deliver pre-addressed post cards with a pet description and photograph, ready to stamp and mail, to the owner. - Pet-Detective.com
- Listing of lost and found pets, forum, and found pictures. - Pets Missing in Action
- Created to help lost dogs, cats and other pets find their way home. Includes free pet listing. - Sherlock Bones
- Providing professional help tracing lost or stolen dogs, since 1976.
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Free Pet Services
December 10, 2006 by Maria-Elena Cloherty, DVM
- MailPets.com
- Owners can set up email accounts for their pets and get a response when they write to them. - PetShelter Network
- Promotes the adoption of homeless companion animals via the internet by providing animal shelters, rescue societies, and individuals with a user-friendly system to post animals available for adoption. Adoption center, home finder, lost and found, and shelter directory. - Dog Loss Poems
- We offer grieving pet owners the opportunity to create a free, personalized poem to memorialize the life of their beloved companion dog. - Petsell Pet Classifieds
- Free photo pet classifieds for all types of pets.
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