Joseph Pacheco Arrested For Spraying Neighbor's Macaw With Weed Killer Huffington Post Veterinarian Dr. April Romagnano told TCPalm that the weed killer's affect on the bird's respiratory membranes makes it difficult for Hanna to breath. While she's expected to recover, the macaw is currently being given oxygen. and more »

Pigeon fancier ruffles feathers over illegal bird ABC Online New South Wales chief veterinary officer Ian Roth says the disease appears to have been contained, but other owners should avoid shows, fairs or race meets. "We haven't banned aggregations of pigeons, that's up to individuals," he said. and more »

Lost parakeet recites address Gilroy Dispatch But within 24 hours, and with a lot of help from our veterinarian , he's doing fine. I still don't understand why he passed all that blood. Any explanation? First, let me tell you that over the past few weeks here in South County, there have been ... and more »

State vets say pigeon fever cases have more than quadrupled Longview News-Journal The Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory obtained over 350 positive cultures for the bacteria in 2011 compared with less than 100 cases each year from 2005-2010. The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Texas A&M diagnosed more than 4 times as ...

New York Daily News Lost parakeet returned home - after he chirps address to cops New York Daily News Savvy parrot owners have used this trick before: In 2008, also in a town near Tokyo, a lost parrot told the veterinarian looking after it "I'm Mr. Yosuke Nakamura." The bird also gave his full address, and the owner was found. and more »

A pigeon's tale: Can you help find the possible owner of this injured bird? AnnArbor.com Stacey Weinrick, veterinarian at City Pets Veterinary Clinic, hold Veno, an injured pigeon she suspects is a lost pet. Injured, homeless and abandoned, Veno sat helpless outside of a 7-Eleven on the corner of Main Street and West Mosley Street in ...

Avian cholera likely culprit at Ellis Lake in Marysville Appeal-Democrat "Typically, if we can find the birds and get a hold of them, which is harder than most people would think, we take them to the vet for medical attention," said Dave Lamon, city services director. Yuba City's Lino Seguera and Bertha Medina brought their ... and more »

Treasure Coast Exotic Bird Club - Volunteers are fervent fans of feathered friends TCPalm Each year, two $500 endowed scholarships are given to students in the University of Florida's Veterinary Program; one to a senior and one to a junior. Prior to Frances, Jeanne and Wilma and the financial havoc they wrought, the club also awarded an ... and more »

One spicy parrot : Bird owner stirs hearts with tales of Pepper The Detroit News The way it turned out, Carpenter barely made it through his thank-yous to the Humane Society, a bird expert at the Detroit Zoo and the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine, who combined to give Pepper her last four months.

Avian Veterinarian forced to give up his work with birds KSFY He's had well over 20 years experience, his own private practice and stood in as the zoo's primary Avian Veterinarian , but now it's time to give up that part of his practice. We met up with one woman who was devastated to hear this news.

Avian Influenza Viruses Added to Reportable Diseases List MarketWatch (press release) "This amendment underscores the Government of Canada's commitment to protecting animal health, public health and the economic viability of our poultry industry," said Canada's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Brian Evans. "We remain vigilant in our ... and more »

A timeline of notable facts and figures about the avian influenza strain H5N1. Comments published to the timeline are brief and date back to January...

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has brought together different types of information on avian influenza and organized it into the Avian ...

Details avian influenza surveillance efforts in Africa. Organized into three sections: satellite tracking, surveillance program, and monitoring progra...

From website: "The goals of this training module are to provide an overview of the techniques for collecting samples for the detection of avian influe...

Cash Mob 'assault' planned for CAT on Saturday morning Sherwood Gazette The facility suffered an April 9 flood – the result of burst pipe – that made the veterinary hospital inside the shelter unusable. Then on May 5 or 6, someone broke into the trailer designed to facilitate cat surgeries while flood damage was being ...

Low Levels of Vitamin B Result in Recall of Purina Cat Food WebWire (press release) Nestlé Purina Petcare has issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its Purina Veterinary Diets OM Overweight Management canned cat food in response to a customer complaint received by the FDA. This specific brand of cat food is only available for ... Nestle Purina PetCare recalls one formula of cat food AnnArbor.com Purina Veterinary Diets Canned Cat Food Recall Brevard Times all 4 news articles »

Northampton Chronicle & Echo Heavily pregnant pet owner faces huge vets bill after cat injured by air rifle Northampton Chronicle & Echo She said: “The vet said it was a miracle he was still alive when we got there. The bullet just missed his vital organs but it was lodged deep into his chest. “Shooting a defenceless creature like this is absolutely appalling and it turns my stomach ...

StandardNet Bengal cat finally back home in North Ogden StandardNet The Vandykes took Asia to their veterinarian because she had been injured during a catfight. They then told the Johnson children they had earned the $500 reward. “I told them I couldn't accept it,” Eliza said. “We were just happy to help.

Stuff.co.nz Cat fine after hair-raising roof ride Stuff.co.nz Letitia Leonard's 6-month-old kitten Gypsy distracted her while she was driving from Picton to Blenheim on Tuesday. Ms Leonard said yesterday she would take the cat to the vet next week in a secure cage. Brown cat. and more »

Why does my cat's mouth smell so very bad? Times Herald-Record So, if your cat shows signs of oral disease, get her to a veterinarian . After some dental work, she'll be good to go in no time. We reserve the right to remove any content at any time from this Community, including without limitation.

Blow dart to the chest kills Ames cat in apparent animal cruelty case DesMoinesRegister.com So his neighbor rushed the muted calico to the small-animal hospital at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Carson got the message later and took off for the hospital. But he didn't get a chance to see the cat alive.

Blow dart to the chest kills Ames cat in apparent animal cruelty case DesMoinesRegister.com So his neighbor rushed the muted calico to the small-animal hospital at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Carson got the message later and took off for the hospital. But he didn't get a chance to see the cat alive. Ames cat killed with blow dart to the chest in random act of cruelty Examiner.com Cat Dies After Being Hit With a Blow Dart in Ames (Caution Graphic Photo) Patch.com Cat found shot in throat with blow dart KCCI Des Moines all 7 news articles »

Snoop Dogg is still one cool cat Chicago Tribune Snoop can spit a rhyme on a hip-hop ballad or rollicking rap song by a vet or newcomer and make it a classic after more than 20 years in the game. Since his "Doggystyle" debut, Snoop is the only ponytail-wearing, pimped-out rapper (that we can think ...

Snoop Dogg is still one cool cat Chicago Tribune Snoop can spit a rhyme on a hip-hop ballad or rollicking rap song by a vet or newcomer and make it a classic after more than 20 years in the game. Since his "Doggystyle" debut, Snoop is the only ponytail-wearing, pimped-out rapper (that we can think ... and more »

Daily Press Rescue cats long for more volunteers at the Cat Corner Daily Press In addition to cleaning the shelter and feeding the cats, volunteers oftentimes are needed to take sick animals to the vet . This scenario is problematic from not only a volunteer standpoint, but also from a financial one. "Just last year we had four ...

Ames cat killed with blow dart to the chest in random act of cruelty Examiner.com The neighbor, Valerie Stallbaumer who discovered the dilute calico cat limping home and barely able to walk, immediately transported the cat named Star to the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. By the time Star arrived her heart had ... Blow dart to the chest kills Ames cat in apparent animal cruelty case DesMoinesRegister.com Cat Dies After Being Hit With a Blow Dart in Ames (Caution Graphic Photo) Patch.com Cat found shot in throat with blow dart KCCI Des Moines all 6 news articles »

Ames cat killed with blow dart to the chest in random act of cruelty Examiner.com The neighbor, Valerie Stallbaumer who discovered the dilute calico cat limping home and barely able to walk, immediately transported the cat named Star to the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. By the time Star arrived her heart had ... Reward Offered for Information About Cat Shot With Blow Dart in Ames Patch.com all 2 news articles »

ABC Action News Simple ways to lower your costs if you own a dog, cat or other pet ABC Action News Veterinarian Elizabeth Gigas, who runs the West Chester Vet Center in Liberty Township, says many people have sticker shock when they learn the cost of saving their beloved cat or dog. Dr. Liz, as she's called, says the good news is cancer or heart ... and more »

Honor lost 'Poco" by saving the life of another cat Chicago Tribune Also, with veterinary visits on the decline, I worry that pet owners who don't want to microchip might never visit a veterinarian for fear of being turned in. However, I don't see any occasion when microchipping would "not make sense. and more »

Postnoon Canine care simplified Postnoon Though it may be tempting to purchase a low-quality dog food formula that is inexpensive, this can affect a dog's health . Understanding how to take care of a dog means accepting the responsibilities associated with proper dog care .

Fort Worth Star Telegram Former Reno councilwoman accused of forging dog health certificates Fort Worth Star Telegram By Elizabeth Campbell Former Reno City Councilwoman Carol Houlihan faces a forgery charge in a case involving health certificates that are supposed to be signed by a veterinarian before animals are shipped across state lines, according to Reno police. and more »

Find a Dog With a Lot of Spirit in Sprite Patch.com Adoption fees include a basic medical exam, behavior assessment, age-appropriate vaccinations, parasite and worm check, spay or neuter, microchip ID, and dog care information. Adopters are also eligible for pet insurance from PetFirst HealthCare at an ...

How to Trim Dog Nails Dog Channel By Kathy Salzberg Trimming your dog's nails is a necessary chore and should be done every three or four weeks as part of your regular dog care routine. You can do it yourself or have a groomer or vet clip your dog's nails for you.

MADRA Dog Expo takes place this weekend Galway Advertiser The dog shows run from 11am, and judges include well-known vet , Pete Wedderburn, and trad music legend, Sharon Shannon. Other sideshows to watch out for include dog agility demonstrations. Owners with concerns about any aspect of their dog's health had ...

Newsday (subscription) Exercise Twice a Day Vital for Your Dog's Health , Expert Says Newsday (subscription) Health Newsday > News > Health Print Aa From Exercise Twice a Day Vital for Your Dog's Health , Expert Says Published: April 30, 2012 5:13 PM -- Robert Preidt Just like people, dogs need to get daily exercise to stay healthy, a veterinarian says.

Exercise Twice a Day Vital for Your Dog's Health , Expert Says U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, April 30 (HealthDay News) -- Just like people, dogs need to get daily exercise to stay healthy, a veterinarian says. "Dogs should get exercise at least twice a day, generally around 15 to 20 minutes each session for small dogs and 30 to 40 ... and more »

Dog's Throat Slashed In Grooming Accident Huffington Post Canada The owner of the salon, Kathy Stratton, rushed Joey to a veterinarian with Mills following close behind. The laceration wound was treated, and the vet also found fresh bruises on the dog's body, Mills said, adding Joey spent weeks recovering. and more »

CBC.ca Dog's neck slashed in grooming accident CBC.ca Emergency treatment The owner of the salon, Kathy Stratton, rushed Joey to a veterinarian with Mills following close behind. The laceration wound was treated, and the vet also found fresh bruises on the dog's body, Mills said, adding Joey spent weeks ... and more »

Is Your Dog Having Seizures? Global Animal Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on to learn about how seizures affect dogs, and what you can do to help. — Global Animal How can you tell if your dog is having a ...

YNN, Your News Now Pet parents beware, snake bites on the rise YNN, Your News Now Elizabeth Toglia, a veterinarian assistant at Tech Ridge Pet Hospital, said the vaccine can also help prevent a hefty bill for treatment. "[Costs can range from] $1000 to $10000 depending on the size of the dog and the severity of the bite.

Everything Long Beach (press release) Aquarium Rehabilitates Endangered Green Sea Turtle Everything Long Beach (press release) As an institution permitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to rehabilitate these animals, the Aquarium was selected to provide veterinary care and housing for the turtle. “It is extremely rewarding to be able to help this amazing ... and more »

Cincinnati Zoo to unveil new tortoise exhibit Cincinnati Business Courier It was funded in part by the support of Thomas C. Theobold and the Theobold family in memory of the late Dr. Jerome Theobold, the zoo's first staff veterinarian . “The giant Galapagos tortoise is really an incredible species, and zoo guests are going to ...

Lincoln News Messenger Watch out, it's snake season Lincoln News Messenger Ramirez also said it's “probably not a bad idea to talk to your vet about having your dog vaccinated.” “It's a real tragedy when a dog is bitten,” Ramirez said. Aside from bodily harm, Munyon said, snakes leave behind scat, meal remains and smell. and more »

Lizard mania at college This Is Hampshire The crested gecko was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994. The young geckos will join 600 animals from 100 species that the college has to provide practical training for its animal management and veterinary nursing students. and more »

Lindsay Museum Rescues Gopher Snake Stuck in Sticky Trap San Francisco Chronicle (blog) According to the museum's facebook page, their veterinarian was able to safely remove the snake and release it the next day. They say many animals often find themselves as unintended victims of sticky traps, because they're attracted to the rodents and ...

Snake found in St.Kitts The Leewards Times The animal was expected to have been taken to a veterinarian clinic to be examined. According to one source, it was a resident of Frigate Bay which stumbled upon the creature and a name was provided. However, up until press time the individual could ...

WWF International Saving one turtle at a time in Bali WWF International The local veterinarian and Hindu, IB Windia Adnyana, was aware of the problem and took matters into his own hands. He joined forces with his brother, a local religious leader to talk to the Hindu community and let them know that the turtle ritual could ...

VH1 checks in with Lisa Turtle , Ben Seaver, and more on 'Miss You Much ... Entertainment Weekly Two VH1 regulars will appear on the program: 90210 vet and “Hold On” singer Jamie Walters and his Confessions of a Teen Idol co-star Jeremy Jackson, who went from Baywatch to Celebrity Rehab. Lisa Turtle herself (aka Saved by the Bell star Lark ... and more »

CBS Local Gov. Scott Releases Mended Sea Turtle Off Keys CBS Local Following a morning cabinet meeting which was moved from Tallahassee to Stanley Switlik Elementary School in Marathon, the governor and other state officials toured The Turtle Hospital, a Marathon-based, state-licensed veterinary hospital dedicated ... and more »

Telegraph.co.uk Pet subjects: tortoise behaviour and a lonely dog Telegraph.co.uk I know she'd be highly stressed by a visit to the vet , so I want to avoid this if possible. The easiest option is to gradually get her used to having her nails done at home. Try filing them with a normal nail file or emery board while she is standing ...

Tasmania Mercury Tiger snake v devil Tasmania Mercury AN agitated tiger snake that was left licking its wounds after a devilish encounter had its first trip to the vet yesterday. Reptile Rescue East Coast co-ordinator Bruce Press took two snakes to Mayfair Veterinary Surgery in Sandy Bay, one wild and one ...

Opposing Views Going Undercover: Humane Society Exposes GW Exotic Animal Park Opposing Views The USDA cited GW for failure to provide proper veterinary care to a sick baboon and a serval who both died during the investigation. • Tigers and lions were bred to create hybrid “ligers” despite conservationists and accredited zoos decrying such ... Alleged abuse at GW Exotic Animal Park seen on tape CBS News all 40 news articles »

Exotic birds in Port St. Lucie under vet's care after being sprayed with weed ... TCPalm By Will Greenlee PORT ST. LUCIE — Hanna got the worst of it, but Samson and Little Red also appeared to have been harmed. Emerald and Junior, however, looked to have escaped injury. Hanna and Samson are macaws — each worth about $5000 — while Little ... and more »

Exotic birds in Port St. Lucie under vet's care after sprayed with weed killer TCPalm By Will Greenlee PORT ST. LUCIE — Hanna got the worst of it, but Samson and Little Red also appeared to have been harmed. Emerald and Junior, however, looked to have escaped injury. Hanna and Samson are macaws — each worth about $5000 — while Little ... and more »

WOUB Athens County Exotic Animal Owner Concerned About Proposed Bill WOUB Galvin says he had always dreamed of retiring from his veterinarian practice to own and care for tigers at his home. He's finally living that dream, but fears the new ban on big cats will create problems this lifestyle. "Even though their intentions ... and more »

Angry man sprays neighbor's noisy exotic birds with chemicals KETK The vet bills for the Santos family are already at $1500 and are expected to rise. Santos says Animal Control and police had been to the home before over noise complaints and he had worked things out with them. He also said he tried working things out ... and more »

State will accept exotic pets Saturday at Gatorland Orlando Sentinel The surrendered pets will be examined by a veterinarian and given to qualified adopters. Currently there are no comments. Be the first to comment! All comments are filtered for vulgar language, for web addresses and for e-mail addresses. and more »

KSDK Angry man sprays neighbor's noisy exotic birds with chemicals KSDK The vet bills for the Santos family are already at $1500 and are expected to rise. Santos says Animal Control and police had been to the home before over noise complaints and he had worked things out with them. He also said he tried working things out ... and more »

Paris exotic dancers strike, say wages "miserable" TrustLaw (Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide; Editing by Geert De Clercq and Michael Roddy) IMPORTANT: Your comment will not appear immediately as we vet all messages before publication. We don't publish comments that are racist or otherwise offensive. and more »

Another deadly exotic Waynesville Smoky Mountain News Researchers from the University of Winnipeg and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) reported their findings on April 9 in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists were puzzled because bats from ...

CBS News Alleged abuse at GW Exotic Animal Park seen on tape CBS News Does Schreibvogel have a background in zoology or veterinary medicine? "I grew up a farm kid, and that's pretty much my background," he replied. Over the years, GW Exotic has come under scrutiny by the US Department of Agriculture for concerns ranging ... and more »

Arcadius' death at Saturday's Iroquois Steeplechase was unusual because of ... The Tennessean Iroquois Steeplechase winner dies at finish: Veterinarian Monty McInturff describes how Arcadius died after winning Iroquois Steeplechase on Saturday. Equine medical staff work to save Arcadius as he suffered a heart attack and died after winning the ... and more »

Finding a Vet for Your Exotic Pets Paw Nation One of the dirty little secrets about veterinary school - strike that, all professional schools - is that there simply isn't time to teach everything you need to know. The schools focus on the most pressing information (eg, common diseases in common ...

Council rodent poisoning could kill pets - vet TVNZ An Auckland vet is calling for a ban on using a common rat poison in urban areas, fearing it will kill pet cats and dogs. The poison cholecalciferol is used by the Auckland Council to target possums and rats, and one pet owner says it has left her cat ... and more »

New York Daily News Ohio zoo, widow's veterinarian discussing logistics for transfer of 5 ... Washington Post Patty Peters of the Columbus zoo says the facility's staff spoke Tuesday afternoon to Marian Thompson's veterinarian to begin coordinating the animals' transfer. Two leopards, two primates and a bear have been held at the zoo since October under a ... Ohio Officials to Return Exotic Animals to Zanesville Widow Care2.com (blog) all 1,038 news articles »

WKYC-TV Ohio Senate OK's bill to regulate exotic animals Fremont News Messenger Dr. Gwen Myers of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association speaks in support of Senate Bill 310 Tuesday at the Ohio Statehouse. The bill is intended to regulate the ownership of exotic animals in Ohio. / James Miller/CentralOhio.com Associated Press ... Hearing delayed for Ohio exotic animal quarantine WKYC-TV 5 Ohio exotic animals on quarantine until Friday The Review Surviving exotic animals from Zanesville are healthy Canton Repository Dayton Daily News  - Akron Beacon Journal all 494 news articles »

Opposing Views Going Undercover: Humane Society Exposes GW Exotic Animal Park Opposing Views The USDA cited GW for failure to provide proper veterinary care to a sick baboon and a serval who both died during the investigation. • Tigers and lions were bred to create hybrid “ligers” despite conservationists and accredited zoos decrying such ... Alleged abuse at GW Exotic Animal Park seen on tape CBS News all 40 news articles »

Exotic birds in Port St. Lucie under vet's care after being sprayed with weed ... TCPalm By Will Greenlee PORT ST. LUCIE — Hanna got the worst of it, but Samson and Little Red also appeared to have been harmed. Emerald and Junior, however, looked to have escaped injury. Hanna and Samson are macaws — each worth about $5000 — while Little ... and more »

Exotic birds in Port St. Lucie under vet's care after sprayed with weed killer TCPalm By Will Greenlee PORT ST. LUCIE — Hanna got the worst of it, but Samson and Little Red also appeared to have been harmed. Emerald and Junior, however, looked to have escaped injury. Hanna and Samson are macaws — each worth about $5000 — while Little ... and more »

WOUB Athens County Exotic Animal Owner Concerned About Proposed Bill WOUB Galvin says he had always dreamed of retiring from his veterinarian practice to own and care for tigers at his home. He's finally living that dream, but fears the new ban on big cats will create problems this lifestyle. "Even though their intentions ... and more »

Angry man sprays neighbor's noisy exotic birds with chemicals KETK The vet bills for the Santos family are already at $1500 and are expected to rise. Santos says Animal Control and police had been to the home before over noise complaints and he had worked things out with them. He also said he tried working things out ... and more »

State will accept exotic pets Saturday at Gatorland Orlando Sentinel The surrendered pets will be examined by a veterinarian and given to qualified adopters. Currently there are no comments. Be the first to comment! All comments are filtered for vulgar language, for web addresses and for e-mail addresses. and more »

KSDK Angry man sprays neighbor's noisy exotic birds with chemicals KSDK The vet bills for the Santos family are already at $1500 and are expected to rise. Santos says Animal Control and police had been to the home before over noise complaints and he had worked things out with them. He also said he tried working things out ... and more »

Paris exotic dancers strike, say wages "miserable" TrustLaw (Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide; Editing by Geert De Clercq and Michael Roddy) IMPORTANT: Your comment will not appear immediately as we vet all messages before publication. We don't publish comments that are racist or otherwise offensive. and more »

Another deadly exotic Waynesville Smoky Mountain News Researchers from the University of Winnipeg and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) reported their findings on April 9 in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists were puzzled because bats from ...

CBS News Alleged abuse at GW Exotic Animal Park seen on tape CBS News Does Schreibvogel have a background in zoology or veterinary medicine? "I grew up a farm kid, and that's pretty much my background," he replied. Over the years, GW Exotic has come under scrutiny by the US Department of Agriculture for concerns ranging ... and more »

Arcadius' death at Saturday's Iroquois Steeplechase was unusual because of ... The Tennessean Iroquois Steeplechase winner dies at finish: Veterinarian Monty McInturff describes how Arcadius died after winning Iroquois Steeplechase on Saturday. Equine medical staff work to save Arcadius as he suffered a heart attack and died after winning the ... and more »

Finding a Vet for Your Exotic Pets Paw Nation One of the dirty little secrets about veterinary school - strike that, all professional schools - is that there simply isn't time to teach everything you need to know. The schools focus on the most pressing information (eg, common diseases in common ...

Council rodent poisoning could kill pets - vet TVNZ An Auckland vet is calling for a ban on using a common rat poison in urban areas, fearing it will kill pet cats and dogs. The poison cholecalciferol is used by the Auckland Council to target possums and rats, and one pet owner says it has left her cat ... and more »

New York Daily News Ohio zoo, widow's veterinarian discussing logistics for transfer of 5 ... Washington Post Patty Peters of the Columbus zoo says the facility's staff spoke Tuesday afternoon to Marian Thompson's veterinarian to begin coordinating the animals' transfer. Two leopards, two primates and a bear have been held at the zoo since October under a ... Ohio Officials to Return Exotic Animals to Zanesville Widow Care2.com (blog) all 1,038 news articles »

WKYC-TV Ohio Senate OK's bill to regulate exotic animals Fremont News Messenger Dr. Gwen Myers of the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association speaks in support of Senate Bill 310 Tuesday at the Ohio Statehouse. The bill is intended to regulate the ownership of exotic animals in Ohio. / James Miller/CentralOhio.com Associated Press ... Hearing delayed for Ohio exotic animal quarantine WKYC-TV 5 Ohio exotic animals on quarantine until Friday The Review Surviving exotic animals from Zanesville are healthy Canton Repository Dayton Daily News  - Akron Beacon Journal all 494 news articles »