Indoor cats should have regular check-ups too!

http://www.toledoblade.com/Dr-Gary-Thompson/2012/08/26/Indoor-cats-need-regular-checkups.html

Risks that bee & wasp stings pose to your pets.

http://www.avmamedia.org/display.asp?sid=435&NAME=When_the_Bee_Stings

New tick-borne virus discovered in humans!

A new tick-borne virus has been discovered in people. Be sure that your pet is protected from ticks: remember that not only can they get these diseases, but they can carry the ticks in the house…….I HATE TICKS!

http://vitals.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/29/13532240-new-tick-borne-virus-puts-the-bite-on-missouri-farmers?lite

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM RECALL 8/28/12

PRODUCT RECALL: There has been a recall involving many sizes of Levothyroxine Sodium tablets (3 different trade names) due to an incorrect in-process specification for blend uniformity criteria. Please check the numbers listed below if your pet is on thyroid medication and contact your veterinarian if needed. Please pass this on!

The AVMA gave […]

if you’ve recently purchased a pet bowl from Petco, please check it out.

Petco has recalled three dog- and cat-food bowls because an overseas manufacturer used stainless steel containing small quantities of radioactive cobalt-60.

The models include: • SKU 1047493: 9.25-inch diameter, 3.75-cup capacity. • SKU 1386956: 9-inch diameter, 3.5-cup capacity. • SKU 1047477: 9-inch diameter, 7-cup capacity.

The SKU numbers are found on labels on the inside […]

HouseCall VetCARE! click on picture!

Does your cat cough frequently (not the hairball type cough)? Did you know that cats can get asthma?

http://www2.insidenova.com/lifestyles/2012/aug/13/what-you-need-know-about-asthma-cats-ar-2128698/

AVMA member Dr. Barbara E. Royal offers ten tips to help keep dogs cool on hot days. You’ll also want to check out the AVMA page on hot cars and loose pets for additional safety tips:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbara-e-royal-dvm/pet-health_b_1722337.html

https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Hot-Cars-and-Loose-Pets.aspx

Have any of you had your dog tested? Did the results surprise you?

I’m not convinced that the test is always worth the cost at this time although in some cases – it could be considered (to determine if your dog would be at risk for breed related issues).

http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2012/08/pet_talk_the_ins_and_outs_of_c.html

Is a grain free diet really the answer?

There isn’t always an easy answer when it comes to pet food. I agree – don’t follow popular trends – those can be expensive and unnecessary. I think the important thing to do is find a good quality food that agrees w/ your pet (and vice versa) and then stick with it. Grain free is […]