News
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Nov 01 2011
Ringworm, Pets and People
Ringworm, also called dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection that occurs in the skin, hair and nails. The fungi feed on the keratin that is found in the outer layers of these structures. Ringworm…
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Nov 01 2011
Cats and their litter boxes
Cat owners often become stressed because their cats do not use the litter box properly. In fact, inappropriate elimination, which means urinating and/or defecating in an unacceptable place is one of…
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Oct 07 2011
Halloween and the family pet
As Halloween approaches, both children and adults look forward to the familiar rituals associated with ‘trick or treat’, including dressing up and indulging a sweet tooth. However, the very things…
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Oct 07 2011
Researchers identify a protein that helps treat canine lymphoma
Lymphoma is a form of cancer that occurs spontaneously in dogs and represents about 6% of all canine cancers.…
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Sep 06 2011
Rabies annually causes 55,000 human deaths worldwide
Rabies, a zoonotic viral disease, infects domestic and wild animals and is transmitted to other animals and humans through close contact with saliva from infected animals - such as a bite or scratch…
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Sep 06 2011
Ten Common Dog Myths
1. Dogs don't need to be housebroken - they naturally know where to go. If they make a mess in the house, they should be punished.…
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Sep 06 2011
Adopting a new cat
This is the year of the cat according to the Vietnamese Calendar, and many animal shelters have adopted this theme to promote awareness of cats. The American Humane Association published a top 10 list…