U.S. researchers found that while dogs are one of the main carriers of Trypanosoma cruzi — the parasite that causes Chagas disease in humans, cats, canines and other mammals — they also could aid in identifying ways to curb disease spread. “One of our most significant findings is the importance of dogs in both the [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling 86 cases of its 10oz “Beef Filet Squares for Dogs” pet treats (ITEM # 60016 LOT # 10084TL7 BEST BY MARCH 24, 2012) because they have the potential [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 2, 2010 – United Pet Group, Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily expanding its recent recall of its Pro-Pet Adult Daily Vitamin Supplement tablets for Dogs to include additional pet nutritional supplement products for dogs and cats due to possible Salmonella contamination. The list of recalled [...]

The AVMA website offers basic first aid resources, including how to handle heatstroke, poisons, seizures, fractures, bleeding, burns, choking, shock and no heartbeat or breathing emergencies.
Emergency treatment and first aid for pets should never be used as a substitute for veterinary care. But it may save your pet’s life before you can get your pet [...]

Titering, the method of taking a blood sample to check an animal’s antibody levels against a specific illness, may prove useful for determining whether an animal has been vaccinated, but it does not ensure protection against diseases. According to this article, AVMA and several other groups do not advocate titers as a replacement for vaccines.
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