Crazy news! Rabies not fatal? Still – I’d keep yours pets UTD (up to date!) for rabies!

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/08/01/untreated-rabies-may-not-be-lethal-for-all-study-says

Good luck with surgery tomorrow to Smudge & his nervous mom!

This is funny!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/paws/awkward-cat-sleeping-positions

If anyone is interested in becoming a foster parent – it’s greatly appreciated and very rewarding.

Be careful storing dog/cat kibble in warm weather!

A quick warm-weather tip for those who feed kibble: be careful storing kibble too long when it’s hot and humid outside. Kibble can go rancid, especially when stored in a garage or basement. If your pet suddenly refuses to eat his normal diet, consider purchasing a fresh bag. Thanks Lake Harriet Vet for the […]

Support the Pet Party!

http://www.animalhumanesociety.org/adoption

Have you ever wondered why cats purr? Dr. Barbara Sherman, director of the Behavioral Medicine Service at the North Carolina State University Veterinary Health and Wellness Center, has the answer.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/07/29/3407085/how-and-why-do-cats-purr.html

Not sure if your pet needs a trip to the Vet Clinic or Emergency Vet? Try our phone consult. $15.00 will give you both peace of mind and important information for your pet.

www.housecallvetcare.com

 

 

Minnesota has the highest rate of overweight dogs and cats in the nation. University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center’s nutrition technician, Joan Smith, suggests ways to get your pets to shed their extra weight.

Exercise and the maintenance of a healthy lean body weight not only helps prevent the onset of arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and respiratory problems, but it also helps your pet live longer.

http://www.health.umn.edu/healthtalk/2012/07/27/pet-obesity-and/

RECALL: Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC has recalled some bird feeds due to inadequate vitamin D levels.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm313507.htm