Are pet owners turning a blind eye to their pet’s bad behavior?
A: According to a new survey published by the Healthy Pets 21 Consortium:””The State of the American Pet,”” almost all…
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Lea-Ann Germinder
This blog is written by Lea-Ann O'Hare Germinder, APR, Fellow PRSA, an accomplished expert in the field of public relations. This blog represents her viewpoints on matters of importance to pet parents, the veterinary profession and pet industry plus occasional guest posts.
Do cats purr only when in the presence of another cat or person?
A:Yes. Some behaviorists believe a cat’s purr may communicate submission. Kittens begin purring as early as two days old. Source:…
Presidential Pups: Dogs in the Whitehouse
From Washington’s Foxhounds to Bush’s “Barney,” presidential purebred pups are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Twenty-two U.S. presidents…
How many dogs make up the New York Police Department’s K 9 Unit?
From the Archive: 2002A: The New York Police Department K-9 Unit is comprised of 33 dogs, including 30 German Shepherds…
Jacob E. Mosier, Dvm To Receive Mark L. Morris Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award
Topeka, Kan. | , January 5, 2000 Dr. Jacob E. Mosier, professor emeritus, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State…
BIOJECT AND ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER INTRODUCE DNA VACCINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MELANOMA IN ANIMALS
PORTLAND, Ore. and NEW YORK, April 4 /PRNewswire/ — Bioject Medical Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: BJCT), the leading manufacturer of jet…
North Shore Animal League America is on the Road Again
The League’s annual cross-country Tour for Life, an international journey for the first time this year – officially began on…
Veterinarians Spearhead Tsunami Relief Effort to Rebuild Animal Population
Schaumburg, IL, January 27 – The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced today that it is pledging $500,000 in matching…
THE SECOND ANNUAL MAYDAY FOR MUTTS IS NOW UNDERWAY!
Mayday For Mutts was established to promote the adoption of mixed-breed, older and special needs dogs. Last year more than…
AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO GET LOST PETS HOMES
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., April 6 /PRNewswire/ — Drive through any neighborhood in the nation and you’ll see them fluttering in the…
