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Dog’s Best Friend Forever
Marley and Bailey Hamilton enjoying the Dog Days of Summer in the Ozarks.
Read MoreGood Tidings
Frosted windowpanes, candles gleaming inside, painted candy canes on the tree… The holidays are a time to eat, decorate and celebrate. However remember those same treats and trimmings can be potentially dangerous to our pets. Sweets and chocolates can be poisonous. Chocolate contains theobromine –a potent cardiac stimulant. The highest doses of theobromine are found…
Read MoreEbola in Dogs: What Do We Know?
Excalibur, a beloved family dog, was euthanized on Weds, Oct 8th in Madrid, Spain. He was sedated beforehand as many pets are prior to euthanasia. Following the procedure, his body was sealed in a biosecurity device and transferred to a disposal facility for incineration. Excalibur was incinerated because he belonged to Theresa Romero – a…
Read MoreWhat Fall Flea Freeze Out? Busting a Myth That Leaves Pets at Risk
As we head deeper into fall and the temperature starts to chill a bit, it’s easy to worry less about our pets suffering through flea infestations. After all, fleas and other blood-thirsty parasites don’t thrive in the freezing cold, right? That’s true for the most part, but it only paints part of the picture. Many…
Read MoreGolden Retrievers May Hold the Answers in Cancer Cancer
How do genetics, diet and environment influence the incidence of cancer and other diseases in our pets? To answer that question, Morris Animal Foundation created the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the most groundbreaking observational study ever undertaken to improve canine health. While the results will certainly improve the health of all dogs, the study itself…
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