The Dean of Pet Writers Can Spell Backwards
Mordecai Siegal, 73, is the dean of pet writers. He pioneered the genre of dog training books. His first was…
Monthly Archives: August, 2007
AKC Takes Initial Step Toward Formation of Political Action Committee
New York, NY —On Friday, August 10, 2007 a request was filed with the General Counsel of the Federal Election…
What You Should Know About Fleas
According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), fleas are the most common external parasite in both dogs and cats.…
What is a Parasite?
A parasite is a plant or an animal that lives on or inside another living organism (host). A parasite is…
What You Should Know About Ticks
The American dog tick is probably the most widespread tick species in the United States, and the one most commonly…
Pfizer Animal Health: A Leader Around the World
Pfizer Animal Health is a core business of Pfizer Inc. Everything it does reflects Pfizer’s commitment to serving the total…
How Do Topical Flea and Tick Preventives Work?
Application Topical flea and tick preventives come in liquid form. They are applied to dogs and cats, usually between the…
AVMA: Dogfighting a “”Blood Sport”” With No Winners
The recent federal indictment of NFL quarterback Michael Vick on charges related to dogfighting has increased public awareness of this…
Dr. James O. Cook of Lebanon, Ky. becomes 2007 2008 American Veterinary Medical Association president elect
At the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) annual convention in Washington, DC, this month, Dr. James O. Cook was elected…
Dr. Jane Brunt: An Interview
AAFP past president Dr. Jane Brunt assumed the role of the 2008 AAFP spokesperson. Dr. Brunt is one of the…
