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Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs with Arthritis

Here is a link to a Vet-Stem, a company that now provides technical support for stem cell therapy in dogs with arthritis. This is new technology but early reports show some improvement.    More informatiion and time will be needed to find out the full benefits of this type of treatment.

Older Pets

Here is some great information from the AVMA regarding caring for older pets.   Take a look at the "Age Calculator" to see how old your pet really is !   

Pet Obesity Prevention

Did you know that a recent study suggests that 50% of our pets are overweight.   Just like people keeping your pet at his or her ideal weight can improve quality of life and extend their life with you.   Here is a link for the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention.  A ton of great information about the benefits of keeping your pet trim as well as helpful hints.

Want to see how your pet stacks up...  a great sheet to help owners determine how thin or chubby your pet is !

Canine Body Condition Score Sheet

Feline Body Condition Score Sheet

Jones Natural Chews - Recall

Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or treats can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the chews or any surfaces exposed to these products.  Read more from the WVMA

Dogs Decoded by NOVA and PBS

If you are interested in why dogs do what they do, why dogs became man's best friend you need to watch this show.  
You can find snipits of it on the internet or buy the DVD or look on your local cable's companies movies to rent.

Here are a few links to give you some background on the show.

Dogs Decoded Trailer from PBS
The Silver Fox Experiment - a portion of the show which shows effects of domestication
Link to PBS website promoting the show

Pet Insurance Buyer's Guide from AAHA

Here is a great link which gives general information about the top pet insurance companies, including costs, exclusions, basic plan terms and links to their own sites.   Use this as a place to start but be sure to consult with your veterinarian prior to making any final decisions.

Focusing on Pet Insurance: The myths and Truths

Here is another article explaining how pet insurance works from the perspective of the client and veterinarian.

Do you use an online pet pharmacy ?

There are many appealing aspects of using an online pharmacy, conviencene, maybe saving some money. But like many things in life you may get what you pay for.    Be informed about using on line pharmacies. Talk with your veterinarian and find out as much as you can about the online pharmacy you are thinking of working with.

Here is an interesting article and a link to the website from FDA regarding online pet pharmacies.   

Human Foods to Avoid Giving your Dog

It is becoming more common knowledge about the detrimental effects of various types of household plants, cleaning products and medications.    There are a handful of "human food" that should also be avoided.  

The most common ones are:

• Chocolate and chocolate products (dark chocolate, coca mulch)
• Onions & Garlic
• Grapes
• Xylitol (an artificial sweetner found in candys and gum)
• Macadamia Nuts

Here is a link to the ASPCA poison control web site where there is a list of all kinds of common foods that may cause a problem or people has asked questions about.  Most are not problematic in small amounts and if there are side effects it is mostly gastrointestinal upset.

When Cancer Comes with a Pedigree

A thought provoking article in the Wall Street Journal.  The exact frequency of cancers as well as many other diseases is just starting to be better understood.  A sad story for the author of this article, the evidence that cancers are more prevalent in pure bred dogs is not there.   There is evidence that certain breed and breed types do develop certain types of cancers more commonly that others.

Americans going to the dogs ?

An interesting article about how dogs are becoming an even more important part of our family

MDR-1 Gene (Multi-Drug Resistance Gene)

Here is a link to the University of Washington's web site that talks about MDR-1 Gene.  Some great information.  If you are an owner of some of the more commonly affected breeds (herding breeds) I would consider testing.  Talk to your veterinarian about their opinion as well as how to test.