Veterinary Medicine Feature Articles - 2002
12/18/02
- Presents
for Pets
Safety considerations
when giving gifts to the pets in your life. A companion piece to Pets
As Presents - points to consider before giving the gift that keeps on living...
12/05/02
- Straight
Talk About Feline Behavior Problems and Feliway®
Why do cats do what they do? Common feline behavior problems are discussed,
as is the use of the pheromone spray, Feliway® and how it is used to help
control undesirable feline behaviors.
12/05/02
- New
additions to the site
In the news:
Feliway spray now available as a plug in and new to Featured
Practices, learn about The Veterinary Centre in London, UK.
11/30/02
- Flies Are A Pesky Problem For U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
Press Release: Farnam Companies - a leading supplier of fly control for horses
- is helping keep U.S. troops free from disease-ridden flies.
11/08/02
- Canine Behavior Problems and D.A.P - Dog Appeasing Pheromone
The staff at Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL) answers common questions
about dog behavioral problems, and a new diffuser treatment that is available
to help calm dogs. Next in the series - new feline diffuser treatment for
behavioral problems in cats.
11/08/02
- Press Release - New Pheromone Treatment Available
Recent press release announcing dog appeasing pheromone (D.A.P) treatment
for canine behavioral problems, from Veterinary Products Laboratories (VPL).
11/01/02
- How to Select the Best Flea and Tick Control Products
The team at Farnam Pet Products help you learn how to select the right flea
and tick control products for your pets. The final installment in the Farnam
series on pet parasites.
10/18/02
- Jim Willis Made Me Do It - Your Veterinary Medicine Guide's Story of Pet Adoption
- Part II
As readers of Part I of this story know, I recently
reviewed Willis' book, "Pieces Of My Heart
- Writings Inspired by Animals and Nature" on this site and subsequently
adopted a pet, a dog we named Sophie. This article is an update of her life
since adoption.
10/05/02
- There's No Place Like Home... Yours!
The team at Farnam Pet Products discuss where pests like to live and hide
in your home. Fourth in a 5 part series on pet parasites.
The final part of this series will discuss "waging war" on parasites
to rid your home and pet of these pests.
09/20/02
- Veterinary Q & A: Why Does My Vet Do That?
Many people have wondered, "why do vets always want to do blood work,
examinations, or [fill-in-the-blank procedure] prior to getting to the 'real
reason' my pet is being seen? This veterinary Q & A answers questions such
as these.
09/07/02
- Vaccinations: A Word of Caution for Our Animals - Part II: Safety
Guest Author Will Falconer, DVM, Certified Veterinary Homeopath, discusses
the safety of annual vaccinations for dogs and cats. Part II of II. (Click
here for Part I)
09/07/02 - New
Additions to Site
This week, four new Jim Willis additions to the Viewer
Viewpoint section, and a new addition to the Featured
Practices section.
08/22/02
- Make Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes Feel Unwelcome
The team at Farnam Pet Products offers several simple steps to keep your
pet and home an unwelcome place for these common parasites. Third in a 5
part series on pet parasites.
08/22/02 - New
Additions to Site
This week, three new additions to the Viewer
Viewpoint (Jim Willis Collection) and a fun new Featured
Practice to visit.
08/09/02 - New
Additions to Site
This week, new addition to the Viewer Viewpoint, "Surgery
Success Story for Salivary Mucocele" and
Featured
Practices sections.
08/9/02
- Know The
"Cost Of Cure"
Pharmacia Animal Health press release on bovine mastitis and dairy herd health.
08/01/02 - New
Additions to Site
This week, check out the latest additions to the Veterinary
News, the Viewer Viewpoint,
and Featured Practices sections
of this site!
07/24/02
- Pet Parasite Terminology
The team at Farnam Pet Products provides this handy list of definitions
for pet parasites, parasite-related diseases, and various flea and tick reduction
treatments. Second in a 5 part series on pet parasites.
07/11/02
- Danger Lurks In Your Home And Garden!
The team at Farnam Pet Products discuss pests that pose health risk to pets
and humans. Parasite illustrations included. First in a 5 part series on
pet parasites.
07/11/02
- ANTIROBE® Gains New FDA Clearances
ANTIROBE® Capsules gained FDA approval for a 300 mg capsule dosage option
plus a new dosage range, providing convenience and flexibility to veterinarians.
06/29/02
- Six Steps To Improved Mastitis Management
Pharmacia Animal Health press release. The Q-MAX(SM) Maximum Milk Quality
Plan from Pharmacia Animal Health helps dairy farmers with herd health management,
milking management and clinical mastitis therapy management.
06/07/02
- Vaccinations: A Word of Caution for Our Animals - Part I: Efficacy (or: Does
it Work?)
Guest Author Will Falconer, DVM, Certified Veterinary Homeopath, discusses
the practice of annual vaccinations for dogs and cats. Part I of II. (Click
here for Part II.)
06/01/02
- Jim Willis Made Me Do It - Your Veterinary Medicine Guide's Story of Pet Adoption
- Part I
Many viewers of this site are familiar with contributing author, Jim
Willis. Read how your Guide was influenced by his work in "real life".
05/17/02
- Book Review: Pieces Of My Heart - Writings Inspired by Animals and Nature
Regular viewers of this site are already familiar with contributing author,
Jim Willis. Your Guide reviews his first print-published work, and invites you
to learn more about this author.
05/03/02
- Book Review: Conquering the Food Chain
Book review of Stacy Mantle's book, "Conquering the Food Chain - Living
Amongst Animals Without Becoming One". A little book that brings a lot
of humor detailing the author's everyday life with her pets.
04/26/02
- Healthy Pet Food? Aren't They All?
Guest Author Will Falconer, DVM, Certified Veterinary Homeopath, discusses
dietary options for pets.
04/13/02
- Veterinary Q & A - Should I Call the Vet? Part II
Is your pet "not himself"? Should you just watch your pet for
a while, or call your vet today? Take a look at these common veterinary situations
and learn how to know what is "normal" for your pet and if you should
call your vet. (Please click here for Part I of
this series)
04/05/02 - New
Additions to Site
This week, check out the latest additions to the Veterinary
News, the Viewer Viewpoint, and
Featured
Practices sections of this site.
03/15/02
- Poison Prevention Alert
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has issued
its yearly alert to pet owners about the very real dangers of pet poisonings
and to encourage veterinarians to educate the public on common household toxins
and potential toxins.
03/09/02
- Veterinary News
Several new veterinary press releases added this week. Read the veterinary news
or submit your own news item in the Hot Off
The Press section of this site.
02/23/02
- Spay (and Neuter) Day USA (annual event -- February 26, 2002 this year)
Pet overpopulation is sometimes called "the disease of euthanasia"
since so many homeless and unwanted animals are put to death each year. Learn
about spay and neuter surgeries, what resource programs are available, and what
you can do as a responsible pet owner to help animals in need.
02/09/02
- Veterinary Q & A - Should I Call the Vet? Part I
Is your pet "not himself"? Should you just watch your pet for
a while, or call your vet today? Take a look at these common veterinary situations
and learn how to know what is "normal" for your pet and if you should
call your vet.
01/18/02
- New additions to the "Day in the Life" Series
See what a typical day is like working in an equine practice, an emergency
referral center, an exotic pet clinic, and more -- in these viewer-submitted
articles.
01/05/02
- Obesity in Dogs
Guest author Craig W. Woods, DVM, MS - Farnam Companies, Inc., discusses
this common canine problem, and ways to keep your dog at a healthy weight.
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.
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