MultiPurpose Ramp For Dogs

Published in July 31st, 2009

Posted by pcw in Dog Care, Dog Accessories

Our dogs may have some trouble getting into our cars and most of the time, I have to carry Jack or Ruby into the car.
So I started to look for steps or ramp that can make this task easier.
I found this ramp useful and can also be use for multi-purpose too; eg some of us […]

Drinkwell Big Dog Pet Water Fountain

Published in July 30th, 2009

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Many of us just use a bowl to contain water for the dog.
In these hot weather, the dog can easily finishes the water and you have to be readily available to fill the bowl with water again.
What if you are at work during the day or out on an errand?
Here is a self replensihing bowl […]

Heat Exhaustion in Dogs (Identification and Prevention)

Published in July 29th, 2009

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Summers always brings to mind things like vacations, picnics, boating on lakes and rivers, and children playing in the sun and swimming in the pool or at beaches. Many times the family dog is right there with them totally engaged in the activities. There is fun to be had for sure but there is also […]

Canine Fungi Infection

Published in July 28th, 2009

Posted by pcw in Dog Worms, Dog Care

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Canine fungi infection is very different than bacterial or viral infections, but unlike feline infections, they can be very serious threats to your dog. Most cases of the same infections in cats are mild to moderately severe, but the infections in dogs can affect your pet’s bones, eyes, and even their brain. It severe cases […]

Pet Barriers

Published in July 27th, 2009

Posted by pcw in Dog Care, Dog Accessories

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Hi,
When you are driving and you have your pet dog in the back of your car, it is wise to consider having a barrier to prevent your dog from climbing over to the driver’s seat or the front of the car.
This may distract your attention from the road and accidents may happen.
Here are a few […]

Are Veterinarians Over-vaccinating?

Published in July 26th, 2009

Posted by pcw in Dog Worms, Dog Distemper, Dog Care

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Are veterinarians really over vaccinating? Recently, claims of a class action lawsuit surfaced accusing veterinarians of vaccinating pets that don’t need it.
The Law Firm of Childress Duffy Goldblatt, Ltd. of Chicago, Illinois, is investigating the pursuit of a class action lawsuit arising from the misrepresentation of the need for pet vaccinations. The investigation claims that […]

Is it really an epidemic? H3N8 Dog Influenza virus (Dog flu)

Published in July 25th, 2009

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The H3N8 Dog Influenza Virus is rearing its ugly head again as it did in 2004 when it first appeared. The first occurrences were in Florida at the Greyhound racetracks. These dogs contracted a virus that later became known as the “Dog Flu”. This virus has been around and has actually been confirmed in 30 […]

First drug approved for canine influenza virus. What is canine influenza?

Published in July 24th, 2009

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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2009–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced that it has issued a conditional license to Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health for a canine influenza virus vaccine.
Canine influenza is a virus that causes respiratory illness in dogs. Other viruses that can cause canine infectious respiratory disease in dogs are Canine Herpesvirus, Parainfluenza, […]

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