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Poisoning associated with Xylitol: More dangerous than chocolate
Sep 06 2011
Xylitol is a sugar substitute sweetener that is used in many products. Its use in North America has increased rapidly in the past few years, and it is widely found…
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Breast cancer and pets
Sep 06 2011
Breast cancer is a well-known cause of illness and death in humans. We also know that early diagnosis of breast cancer is important for both treatment success and prognosis, which…
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How long can you keep your pet’s medications?
Sep 06 2011
When you are given a prescription by your doctor, or your veterinarian prescribes a medication for your pet, you are usually given a specific amount of medication meant to be…
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How Clean Is Your Pet’s Mouth?
Sep 06 2011
Some people hold the belief that it is okay for a dog or cat to ‘clean’ their wounds by licking them, or that their mouths are clean. But if you…
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Preservatives in Pet Food
Sep 06 2011
The main energy sources in pet foods are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. All of these ingredients must be preserved against spoilage from organisms such as bacteria and molds, and from…
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Five signs that your animal might be in pain
Sep 06 2011
In a world of ‘kill or be killed’, even predatory animals have evolved to hide signs of pain. This sometimes makes it very difficult for us to tell when our…
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Rabies as a human health threat
Sep 06 2011
In August 2010, the Peruvian Health Ministry reported an outbreak of rabies in humans caused by bites from vampire bats. Vampire bats normally feed on blood from livestock or other…
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Ten Common Dog Myths
Sep 01 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. You need to train…
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Chocolate Poisoning
Apr 01 2011
With Easter arriving this month, your pet may get into the treats left behind by the Easter Bunny. With their sensitive noses, dogs can easily sniff out chocolate goodies from…
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What’s in a pet food label?
Apr 01 2011
Pet food labels contain a lot of information, some of which is easily misunderstood. Government regulations dictate the minimum information that will be found on a label, and this information…
