What is a Health Map?
A: A Health Map is produced in realtime by a veterinary technician. Using a wireless notepad, a veterinary technician takes…
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Cats require milk as a regular part of their diet. True or false?
A: False. It is a misconception that cats need milk. In fact adult cats have lost the ability to digest…
Which of the world’s most famous buildings welcomes the world’s most famous dog show?
A: The spirit of New York City and the spirit of America are embodied in the Empire State Building, and…
How many dog bites occur in the United States annually?
A: According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 4.7 million people, or 1.8 percent of the population…
Ever Wonder What Causes Fido’s Bad Breath?
A: Dental care can help prevent oral disease in cats and dogsThe bacteria that lurk in a pet’s mouth may…
On average, how much time does it take each day to care for a pet hamster, mouse, guinea pig or rabbit?
A: Thirty minutes. Amphibians, reptiles and fish require the least amount of care, about 10 minutes a day and 3…
When was the West Nile Virus first detected in North America?
A: West Nile virus was first detected in the U.S. in 1999, in horses on Long Island, New York. Over…
True or False? The heartworm is not really a worm at all.
A: False. The heartworm is an actual worm that can grow to be twelve inches or longer. It lives primarily…
What percentage of American pets sleep in their owners’ bedroom or bed?
A: Sixty-two percent. As pets age, changing sleep cycles can result in loss of rest for pets and people. The…
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…
