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Janet's Veterinary Medicine Blog November 2003 Archive

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

Veterinary Q & A - Holiday Feeding Guidelines for Pets

Wednesday November 26, 2003
The holidays are now officially upon us, and common veterinary questions at this time of year often center on holiday eating. Questions such as: what can I feed my pet ... Read More

Home For The Holidays

Wednesday November 26, 2003
Going away for the holidays? There are basically two options regarding pets -- take them with you or find a pet caretaker or kennel. Checkout this checklist and make sure ... Read More

My puppy eats leaves, will it harm him?

Tuesday November 25, 2003
SKRAPFOX asks: "We have 3 acres, and huge trees that look like they came from a park. We have raked some leaves into a pile, and all the dogs like ... Read More

Pet Owning Households Sense More Allergies In Winter

Friday November 21, 2003
Press release from Farnam: About 40 million Americans suffer from dog and cat allergies, which include symptoms ranging from itchy eyes to coughing, wheezing and hives. Learn how you may ... Read More

Iowa To Allow Popular Pet Supplements To Be Sold If Labeling Changes Are Made

Thursday November 20, 2003
Farnam press release: The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), along with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), have resolved the issue of pet supplements, which are not ... Read More

Rawhide Chewtoys vs Real Bones

Wednesday November 19, 2003
BRUSHANDFLOS asks: "My large mixed breed dog loves rawhide chews. We tend to give her ones that are fairly large and she is always supervised when she is chewing. ... Read More

First Human Death Associated with Raccoon Rabies

Monday November 17, 2003
Press release from Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This is a case report from March 2003 of a human exposure and death from Rabies virus. The route of infection remains ... Read More

Help - Dog Nose Problem!

Thursday November 13, 2003
Lionsteve asks: "We have a Yellow Lab mix. Not sure how old she is but our guess is about 8 or 9. A while back she started "snorting" when she ... Read More

Winter Is Here - Protect Your Pets!

Friday November 7, 2003
As most pet lovers know, winter can be a challenge for our pets. This updated article will explore some common winter dangers to watch out for, and tips on keeping ... Read More

Press Release: New Optima 365™ From VPL

Thursday November 6, 2003
Veterinary Products Laboratories announces a new supplement called OPTIMA 365™, which can improve the condition of both skin and coat.

ConsumerLabs.com Looks At Joint Supplements

Tuesday November 4, 2003
Learn about Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) -- commonly used nutritional supplements for arthritis and joint pain, both in pets and people. Since these are supplements, they are not ... Read More

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