Veterinary Medicine Feature Articles - 2001
12/19/01 - Tips For Finding a Pet Caretaker While on Holiday - Going away for the holidays? Check out this checklist and make sure that your pets are in good hands!
12/07/01 - Tips on Parasite Control for your Horse - Guest author Gina DePinto from Farnam Companies, Inc. offers information on dewormers and year-round tips for control of intestinal parasites in horses.
11/21/01 - Buying Gifts for Pets & Pet Lovers - Before buying gifts intended specifically for pets, it is important to know about the general health and lifestyle of that pet. If you are looking for a gift for that special someone who adores animals or perhaps a deserving animal friend, here are a few points to consider.
11/16/01 - Preparing for Emergency - Part II - This is the second in a two-part series focusing on "pet owner preparedness" -- what our viewers are doing to prepare in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
10/31/01 - Preparing for Emergency - Part I - This is the first in a two-part series focusing on basic emergency preparedness for our animal companions.
10/12/01 - Veterinary Q & Q: Anthrax - Veterinary and human information about this much-talked about zoonotic disease.
10/11/01 - Halloween Safety - There are many hazards related to this October holiday -- some are well known (i.e. the dangers of chocolate), and some aren't. Learn what to be aware of to protect your pet and stay safe this year!
09/27/01 - Rescue: More fosters needed in NY City boroughs - News update from the New York ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) on how you can help -- both locally and globally.
09/27/01 - Rescue: Catskills NY Sanctuary/Military Pet Situation - Foster homes still needed for pets of outgoing military personnel and terror attack victims.
09/19/01 - UPDATE: Animals The Next Tragedy of the WTC Disaster - New report from the Center for Animal Care and Control in Manhattan.
09/18/01 - Relief for the Companion Animals of the Terrorist Victims - Learn about AnimalAid, a relief program to assist the companion animals of the terrorist victims, and how you can help animals in need.
09/18/01 - Animals The Next Tragedy of the WTC Disaster - Shelter report from the Center for Animal Care and Control in Manhattan.
09/12/01 - Veterinary Update from NYC - News about area veterinary hospitals and animals -- in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on New York City.
09/05/01 - Veterinary Staff Speak Their Minds - Now it is the staff's turn! What do they think about their clients? What makes a client a favorite, what makes a client "difficult"? Read what the veterinary hospital staff have to say.
08/17/01 - Clients Speak Their Minds - What makes a vet stand out in the crowd in the eyes of clients? Does your vet listen to you and really care about your pets? Find out what our viewers have to say.
08/03/01 - Veterinary Q & A: Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) - HGE, or Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis, is a potentially life-threatening diarrheal disease with no known cause. Read this week's Veterinary Q & A to learn about this disease, and why it is important to seek veterinary care early for a successful recovery.
07/19/01 - Veterinary Q & A: BARF Diet - The diet with the interesting name -- the "Bones And Raw Food" or "Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods" (BARF) diet, has people talking. Read about this method of feeding your pet, and what our viewers have to say about it.
07/06/01 - Veterinary Q & A: Bug Stings and Bites - Learn what an insect bite/sting allergic reaction looks like in a dog (photos), and a viewer's account of using Benadryl® to counteract an allergic reaction in her dog.
06/15/01 - Veterinary Q & A: Salivary Gland Cyst - Learn about this condition also called sialocele or salivary mucocele.
06/05/01
- Alert - Baby Gate Danger
Baby gates, also known as safety gates, are often used to confine puppies (and
babies!) to "safe" areas in the home or in the case of potty-breaking
puppies, non-carpeted areas. Learn about a very real hidden danger of this common
safety item.
05/22/01
- Summer Fun - Pet Safety (updated article)
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and our pets. Keep these safety
considerations in mind to make this a stress-free, enjoyable summer.
05/17/01
- Camping with Pets
How to have a fun (and safe) time while camping with with pets. Read our
viewer submitted "Camping with Pets" stories and submit your own story
to be included.
05/03/01
- Be Free of Fleas! Part II
Make the fleas flee! Learn about the variety of flea products that are available
today, and why using a combination of products is essential to be flea-free.
04/20/01
- Be Free of Fleas! Part I
A discussion of the flea lifecycle, and why it is important to understand
for total flea control.
04/06/01
- Saying Good-bye - Helping Children deal with the Loss of a Pet
Dealing with the loss of a pet is never easy. When children are involved,
special considerations must be made to help children understand what is going
on and how to deal with pet loss and grief.
03/23/01
- My pet is sick and I can't afford to go to the vet...
The old adage seems to be: if you can't afford a pet (or pets) don't have
them! However, as most pet lovers know, it isn't always that simple...
03/09/01
- Osteosarcoma - Lotsie's Story
Osteosarcoma, or bone cancer, is a very devastating disease. This article
is a "case history" of my own dog, Lotsie, and features a companion
piece by author Jan Ziech, and her dog's battle with this diease.
03/01/01
- Veterinary Q & A - Lipomas
Lumps and bumps are a way of life for many animals. Find out more about
a common lump, called a Lipoma, or Fatty Tumor, seen fairly often in dogs, and
sometimes cats and horses.
02/14/01
- Veterinary Q & A - Dental Health
Learn more about what causes bad breath, how dental health affects the overall
health of the body, and what you can do to keep your pet's teeth and gums healthy.
This is a companion piece to The Importance of Dental
Care for Pets.
02/01/01
- Long Distance Learning
Earn your Veterinary Technology degree on campus or via the web. An interview
with Guy Hancock, DVM, MEd. the Program Director for the Veterinary Technology
Distance Education Program at St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg,
Florida.
01/19/01
- The Declawing Dilemma (updated from March 1998)
What actually happens when a cat is declawed? What are some alternatives
to declawing? Find out these answer and more - to help you make an informed
decision for your pet.
01/12/01
- Is Your Pet Overweight? Part II
Exercise tips and suggestions for cats and dogs (humans, too!).
01/05/01
- Is Your Pet Overweight? Part I
Diet and dietary management when Fido (or Fluffy) tips the scale.
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2001 Features
