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Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog October 2003 Archive

By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine since 1999

New Product for Equine Inflammatory Conditions

Friday October 31, 2003
Press Release: A new aid for equine inflammatory conditions is launching at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) annual conference being held November 21-25 in New Orleans.

Halloween Hazards - Protect Your Pets

Friday October 31, 2003
Halloween is upon us! Check out this updated article detailing the dangers that lurk for pets on Halloween -- harmful treats, costume concerns, and keeping your pet indoors and away ... Read More

Pet Food Recalled After Dogs Die

Monday October 27, 2003
David Emery, the Urban Legends Guide at About.com recently contacted me about a possible rumor involving dog food causing deaths in approximately 20 dogs. I had not heard of the ... Read More

News: Iowa To Remove Nutritional Supplements

Friday October 24, 2003
The Iowa Department of Agriculture has decreed a stop-sale for any feed products containing "label discrepancies or unapproved feed additives" by December 1, 2003. In the state of Iowa, anything ... Read More

Featured Practices - Plaza Veterinary Hospital

Thursday October 23, 2003
Stop by and visit the latest addition to the Featured Veterinary Practices section of this site, The Plaza Veterinary Hospital in Farmington, Michigan! This is a nicely designed veterinary hospital ... Read More

Study At Home Courses - Help!

Wednesday October 22, 2003
MGR300575 writes: "I am thinking of enrolling in a Veterinary Science Course, a home study course with a well known 'Career Institute'. However, before I pay the $800 enrolment and ... Read More

Veterinary Q & A - My Stinky Dog

Friday October 17, 2003
Potential causes of bad "doggie odor", and why simply switching shampoos won't often help. Part of the Veterinary Q & A ongoing series.

Can I Bring My Dog To Vet School?

Tuesday October 14, 2003
DASHOCK asks: "I have a lot of free time now, and see this as the ideal time to train a puppy. My main concern is that once I gain admittance ... Read More

VPL Launches Pheromone Mist For Easing Equine Anxiety

Friday October 10, 2003
This new Veterinary Product Laboratories (VPL) treatment is for equine veterinarians who wish to offer an alternative to owners looking for a natural, safe and effective way to reduce stress ... Read More

Feline Behavior: Common Communication Breakdowns

Friday October 10, 2003
A viewer-submitted article by Pam Johnson-Bennett Feline Behaviorist and author of "THINK LIKE A CAT".

Pro Bono Veterinary Care

Wednesday October 8, 2003
KELJO09 posts: "To those of you who think these veterinarians are heartless, money-hungry scoundrels, here's the truth--yes, it is a business; yes, they need to make a profit; no, they ... Read More

New Pet Puzzlers Added!

Friday October 3, 2003
Pets can be puzzling at times, but this time it is all in fun. See my chickens, cats, and dogs doing what they do best... lounging around. Oh, the easy ... Read More

My Itchy Dog

Friday October 3, 2003
Guest author Anthony Coyne MVB MRCVS discusses itching in dogs, possible causes, and how to help soothe your itchy canine friend.

Enlarged Heart - Dietary Concerns

Thursday October 2, 2003
DVANDEW asks: "My 6 year old Yorky (Morgan) has just been diagnosed with an enlarged heart. My vet has assured me that with proper diet she can continue to ... Read More

Lumps and Bumps

Wednesday October 1, 2003
In this Veterinary Q & A, learn about Lipomas (also known as "Fatty Tumors) found commonly in dogs and sometimes in cats and horses, too.

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