Recently added articles from Dog Watch:
More training for vets.(IN THE NEWS ...)
Dec 01, 2009 ... More veterinary graduates are participating in internships and other advanced education programs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. AVMA surveys of veterinary graduates from veterinary schools and colleges throughout the United States found that the ...
The importance of dental care: surprise! Even young dogs show signs of periodontal disease.(HEALTH)
Dec 01, 2009 ... An increased focus on dental care is developing among veterinarians, and their mantra is brush, brush, brush, notes Jennifer Rawlinson, DVM, a lecturer in veterinary dentistry at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Thanks in part to new advances and concepts adapted from ...
Winter warnings: keep your dog safe: you need to protect your dog when the temperatures plummet.(HELPFUL HINTS)
Dec 01, 2009 ... Winter's here, and it's time to batten down the hatches, especially in those areas of the U.S. that are assailed by dramatically plummeting temperatures, harsh winds, ice storms and heavy snowfalls. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You'll want to make sure that your home and ...
A drug for cushing disease in dogs.(SHORT TAKES)
Dec 01, 2009 ... Federal drug authorities are providing guidance for veterinarians on the use and compounding of a drug used in the treatment of hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing disease) in dogs. The Food and Drug Administration now states that Vetoryl is the only FDA-approved animal drug containing ...
Better resources to aid microchipped dogs when lost.
Dec 01, 2009 ... New online resources can now help match a lost pet's microchip with the appropriate registry containing the owner's information. This year, the American Animal Hospital Association unveiled www.petmicrochiplookup.org, and a startup company launched a beta version of www.checkthechip.com ....