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- Readers Respond - Have your say in the Readers Respond sections of t…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 20:12:22 GMT
The opinions, comments and tips from viewers greatly enrich this site. See what viewers have to say on a variety of veterinary and pet health topics, and add in your comments as well. Do you have t… - Scorpions and Pets - What are the effects of a scorpion sting?Created: 2009-07-09 @ 19:22:59 GMT Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 19:40:57 GMT
A viewer who recently moved to Arizona asked about her pet cats and scorpions. What are the effects of a sting, and what should she do in the event of a scorpion sting? I can't classify this as a &… - Scorpions, snakes and insects - tell us about your pet who was bitte…Created: 2009-07-09 @ 19:17:36 GMT
Dogs and cats are naturally curious and sometimes they are hunters. This combination can lead to bites and stings from insects, spiders, scorpions and snakes. Dogs commonly snap at flying insects, … - Dog behavior and training - share your tips for successful behavior …Created: 2009-07-09 @ 02:33:34 GMT Updated: 2009-07-09 @ 19:50:48 GMT
A blog post about veterinary behaviorists and Cesar Millan (the Dog Whisperer) got viewers talking about dog training methods. Different breeds, histories and personalities create a mix of behavior… - Summertime Health Hazards - Share Your Tips For Pets and Summertime …Created: 2009-06-30 @ 21:23:48 GMT Updated: 2009-06-30 @ 21:33:00 GMT
Summertime is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors and longer days with our pets, but caution is advised; danger lurks on these bright beautiful days. The living isn't always easy if you are over… - Fireworks and Thunder - Share what works for your pet on 4th of July…Created: 2009-06-30 @ 20:17:57 GMT Updated: 2009-06-30 @ 22:09:10 GMT
Fear of loud sounds - fireworks, thunder, gunshot - are called noise phobias. Some pets don't seem to notice, some get a bit stressed, and some pets are downright terrified by loud noises. My pets … - Giardia in Pets and People - Giardia is a Zoonotic DiseaseCreated: 2009-06-23 @ 19:23:48 GMT Updated: 2009-06-23 @ 19:32:20 GMT
Giardia is a one-celled protozoan parasite that lives in the intestinal tract of many animals. When this parasite produces a diarrheal diease in animals, it is called Giardiasis. Learn about this p… - Have you had a zoonotic disease?Created: 2009-06-23 @ 00:50:45 GMT Updated: 2009-06-23 @ 19:24:25 GMT
Zoonotic diseases are illnesses spread between animals and pets. These illnesses can be in the form of viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal or parasite infections. Some diseases, such as rabies, are…