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Bird Health News  up
Mar 1
Want to get a parrot? Read this - Monitor

Want to get a parrot ? Read this Monitor A trip to the veterinarian revealed she was being poisoned by a tiny sliver of metal, which Nicotra went nuts for awhile trying to determine its origin, ...
Mar 1
Novel Compound Found Effective Against Avian Influenza Virus - Infection Control Today

Novel Compound Found Effective Against Avian Influenza Virus Infection Control Today ... says Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a professor of pathobiological sciences at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and senior author of the new study. ... and more »
Feb 27
Novel drug to fight H5N1 avian influenza virus found - TopNews Arab Emirates

Environment News Service Novel drug to fight H5N1 avian influenza virus found TopNews Arab Emirates Yoshihiro Kawaoka, a professor of pathobiological sciences at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and senior author of the new study states that a ... New compound probably effectual against avian influenza virus HealthJockey.com all 88 news articles »
Feb 26
Azerbaijan holds next avian flu monitoring - News.Az

News.Az Azerbaijan holds next avian flu monitoring News.Az The State Veterinary Service of Azerbaijan has held the next monitoring with participation of the representatives of the Health Ministry, ... and more »
Feb 23
Study yields highly pathogenic avian, human flu virus mix - CIDRAP

Study yields highly pathogenic avian , human flu virus mix CIDRAP Kawaoka is a professor of pathobiological sciences at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Previous studies of hybrid avian-human influenza viruses ... and more »
Feb 21
Riding the Black Cockatoo, By John Danalis - Independent

Riding the Black Cockatoo , By John Danalis Independent Brisbane-born John Danalis grew up in a home in which, because his veterinarian father was a collector of eclectic ephemera, an Aboriginal skull stood for ...
Feb 19
India - Avian Influenza - Meattradenewsdaily (blog)

India - Avian Influenza Meattradenewsdaily (blog) 3 from the Indian veterinary authority to OIE gives details of a new outbreak of HPAI. It started on 18 January in the same district of West Bengal as other ...
Feb 16
Indonesia threatened by highly pathogenic Avian Influenza - ANTARA

Indonesia threatened by highly pathogenic Avian Influenza ANTARA Garut, W Java (ANTARA News) - The bird flu viruses attacking Indonesia have been classified as "highly pathogenic avian influenza" (HPAI), a veterinarian ...
Feb 15
Avian influenza fears depress poultry markets - Myanmar Times

Avian influenza fears depress poultry markets Myanmar Times The Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department, under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, announced that a number of birds at a farm located in ... Avian influenza detected in Mayangone poultry farm Myanmar Times all 2 news articles »
Feb 12
Flamingos at risk from deadly avian disease - Turks and Caicos Weekly News

Turks and Caicos Weekly News Flamingos at risk from deadly avian disease Turks and Caicos Weekly News Concerns were first raised in December last year when an anxious citizen captured a fragile flamingo and took it to the TCSPCA's Doctor of Veterinary ...
Oct 27
Avian Influenza Report for the USGS in Alaska - October 26, 2009

Report provides an overview of avian influenza surveillance and research activities at the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center.
Sep 16
Avian Influenza Report for the USGS in Alaska

Report provides an overview of avian influenza surveillance and research activities at the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center.
Aug 27
Active Surveillance for Avian Influenza Virus Infection in Wild Birds by Analysis of Avian Fecal Samples from the Environment

From abstract: A total of 1991 environmental samples of fresh avian feces and urine from several aquatic bird species in a coastal area of Northeast G...
Jul 9
Avian influenza and Newcastle disease viruses from northern pintail in Japan: Isolation, characterization and inter-annual comparisons during 2006?2008

From abstract: Since wild ducks constitute a vital element in the epizootiology of avian influenza viruses (AIVs) as well as avian paramyxoviruses (AP...
Jun 8
Migration of Whooper Swans and Outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus in Eastern Asia

From abstract: Evaluating the potential involvement of wild avifauna in the emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (hereafter H5N1) requi...
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Cat Health News  up
Mar 7
Cat scratching can be controlled - Foster's Daily Democrat

Cat scratching can be controlled Foster's Daily Democrat Katherine Houpt, a professor at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, says "Clawing helps [cats] to shed the outer layer of their nails. ...
Mar 6
Learning cat speak may help solve behavior issues - Brandon News and Tribune

Brandon News and Tribune Learning cat speak may help solve behavior issues Brandon News and Tribune In the first hour, SPCA veterinarian Cherie Buisson discusses feline nutrition and its effect on cat health and behavior. "Cat Talk" comes next and focuses ...
Mar 6
Who Killed Her Mom's Cat? A mystery solved: Why siblings fight over aging parents - Psychology Today (blog)

Psychology Today (blog) Who Killed Her Mom's Cat ? A mystery solved: Why siblings fight over aging parents Psychology Today (blog) When he got worse the next day, Lynette rushed him to the local vet and was told his condition was hopeless. Then she bundled Rufus into her car and drove ...
Mar 6
Cat product trends for 2010 - WBXH

Cat product trends for 2010 WBXH The line of natural products, developed by Dr. Dawn Curie Thomas, a veterinarian , is billed as a healthy way to help care for your cat. ... and more »
Mar 6
Woman upset at disposal fee for dead cat - Lancashire Evening Post

Woman upset at disposal fee for dead cat Lancashire Evening Post A Good Samaritan who took a dead cat to the vet was left angry after being asked to pay a "disposal" fee. ...
Mar 5
Diabetes and the Geriatric Cat - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Diabetes and the Geriatric Cat Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Any animal that starts drinking large quantities of water and urinating large volumes on an ongoing basis should be evaluated by their veterinarian . ... and more »
Mar 5
Ask a Vet: Are you a pregnant cat owner? You have some options - Annapolis Capital

Ask a Vet : Are you a pregnant cat owner? You have some options Annapolis Capital Dr. Francine K. Rattner is a veterinarian at South Arundel Veterinary Hospital in Edgewater. Please send questions to info@southarundelvet.com.
Mar 5
Cat survives being trapped in frozen food warehouse - Animal Friends Pet Insurance

Cat survives being trapped in frozen food warehouse Animal Friends Pet Insurance The cat is currently receiving pet health care from Leicester's RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre after his four-week adventure in the warehouse, which operates ... and more »
Mar 1
Vet: Euthanasia only answer to feral cat problem - Baltimore Sun (blog)

Vet : Euthanasia only answer to feral cat problem Baltimore Sun (blog) Rhode Island's top veterinarian says that euthanasia is the only way to deal with the state's feral cat problem because trap, neuter and return programs are ... State vet cites euthanasia to cut feral cat numbers Providence Journal Euthanasia eyed as RI feral cat solution UPI.com all 8 news articles »
Feb 23
Man arrested after cat needs pet health care - Animal Friends Pet Insurance

Man arrested after cat needs pet health care Animal Friends Pet Insurance A cat in Florida needed pet health care after a Sebring man allegedly beat it. Jason Walter Corley, 33, of 419 Grapefruit Avenue, was arrested by police and ... Sebring man charged with cruelty to cat News-Sun all 3 news articles »
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Dog Health News  up
Mar 6
Feed your dog right - Business Mirror

Feed your dog right Business Mirror It is always best to seek the advice of your veterinarian on how to go about providing good nourishment to your pet. Feeding your companion the right stuff ... and more »
Mar 4
Oneonta car wash to expand into self-serve dog care site - Oneonta Daily Star

Oneonta car wash to expand into self-serve dog care site Oneonta Daily Star The pet wash will offer options such as tearless shampoo, conditioner, oatmeal treatment shampoo, de-skunking treatment, a veterinary -grade shampoo and two ...
Mar 3
Dog breeding issues to be examined as Crufts televised again - The Birmingham Post

Dog breeding issues to be examined as Crufts televised again The Birmingham Post In addition to the coverage from Crufts, More4 will also be showing Good Dog, Bad Dog, a one hour documentary about dog health . It will use the controversy ... and more »
Mar 3
Dog-health expert signs books in Long Beach - Contra Costa Times

Dog-health expert signs books in Long Beach Contra Costa Times Ward, a practicing veterinarian for almost 20 years, is a resident guest vet on "The Rachael Ray Show" and the founder of the Association for Pet Obesity ... and more »
Feb 26
Animal Care & Control to offer dog first aid class - fwdailynews.com

Animal Care & Control to offer dog first aid class fwdailynews.com This class is taught by a registered veterinary technician and provides owners with critical first aid tools to help keep pets healthy and safe. ...
Feb 22
DVD will assist dog care in remote communities - ABC Online

DVD will assist dog care in remote communities ABC Online "It's really hard for someone to bring their dog in from Kintore to the vet doctor, so if we've got a tool that actually helps people to better care for ...
Feb 21
New Dog Website Promises to Be One-Stop Resource for Puppy Owners - Boosh Plr (press release) (blog)

New Dog Website Promises to Be One-Stop Resource for Puppy Owners Boosh Plr (press release) (blog) The site provides pertinent information about dog breeds, dog care , health and more, as well as providing entertainment that pertains to dogs. ... and more »
Feb 18
Williams scratches after dog dies in Yukon Quest - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

CBC.ca Williams scratches after dog dies in Yukon Quest Fairbanks Daily News-Miner The dog, 8-year-old Bags, apparently had a heart disease that went undetected by veterinarians, Yukon Quest head veterinarian Kathleen McGill said. ... Dog dies in team of rookie Yukon Quest musher Anchorage Daily News all 29 news articles »
Feb 14
One old dog gets his rest, but Scranton's K-9 unit continues - Scranton Times-Tribune

Scranton Times-Tribune One old dog gets his rest, but Scranton's K-9 unit continues Scranton Times-Tribune He was under-used and then officials did not want to pay former Officer Beth Thursby for the dog's care . When Blitz and Brix arrived in 2003, initially few ...
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Reptile Health News  up
Mar 6
Galapagos Tortoise Comes Home to St. Augustine Alligator Farm - First Coast News

Galapagos Tortoise Comes Home to St. Augustine Alligator Farm First Coast News She's a very, very old tortoise," said Dr. Darryl Heard, a veterinarian . Old is right, but the plastic contraption that was taped to her back is new. ... and more »
Mar 6
Dead bison found in cashew plantation was bitten by snake - Times of India

Dead bison found in cashew plantation was bitten by snake Times of India Veterinary officer Dr Rajesh Keni, who conducted the post mortem, said, "There was blood coming out of the mouth and ears of the dead bison. ... and more »
Feb 26
Russian Tortoise Breeding - ReptileChannel.com

ReptileChannel.com Russian Tortoise Breeding ReptileChannel.com Any longer than a week and I would have them examined by a reptile veterinarian . Mating often happens within a month of coming out of hibernation and is ...
Feb 26
Washed Ashore, Lost Sea Turtle Found Friends - Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Washed Ashore, Lost Sea Turtle Found Friends Martha's Vineyard Gazette “[Shellbey] was still on some medications, and was still under vet care, but she seemed to have been responding to everything.” Shellbey is one of many sea ...
Feb 25
Puppies killed, snake survives in weekend residential fires - McDuffie Mirror

Puppies killed, snake survives in weekend residential fires McDuffie Mirror "We would have given them oxygen and gotten them to a local veterinarian had they still been alive." The puppies are believed to have died from smoke ...
Feb 24
Dead snake found in recycling bin - BBC News

BBC News Dead snake found in recycling bin BBC News ... there may be some genuine confusion regarding how their bodies should be disposed of. "If in doubt, I suggest pet owners contact their vet for advice." and more »
Feb 24
Tortoise Rigor Mortis: Usdan Vendor's Illegal Turtles Jump Hurdles to Survive - Wesleyan Argus

Wesleyan Argus Tortoise Rigor Mortis: Usdan Vendor's Illegal Turtles Jump Hurdles to Survive Wesleyan Argus Some students have expressed an ethics concern due to the small size of the containers in which the turtles were sold, and lack of accompanying pet care ...
Feb 19
MY BABY IS A SNAKE - The Voice Online

MY BABY IS A SNAKE The Voice Online The girl who was unofficially adopted by a Veterinary officer some eight years ago, told her parents that for all that time, she was made to sleep with a ...
Feb 14
Turtle Lady sticks neck out for slow movers - The Press

The Press Turtle Lady sticks neck out for slow movers The Press After five days, she brought Minnie to see vet Ross Blanks at the Hornby Vet Centre. A tube was inserted, pushing a lodged piece of egg shell into Minnie's ...
Feb 9
Sea Turtle Population in Jeopardy - Home and Away

Sea Turtle Population in Jeopardy Home and Away CCC is raising emergency funds to help pay for veterinary care and medical supplies to treat the turtles. Some emergency funds are being provided through ... and more »
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Mar 8
The Newest Experts in Landmine Detection: African Pouched Rats - Discover Magazine (blog)

Discover Magazine (blog) The Newest Experts in Landmine Detection: African Pouched Rats Discover Magazine (blog) British Army vet Andy Smith, who works with de-mining groups worldwide, told the online magazine Miller-McCune that while mine-detecting rats are ...
Mar 4
Fat Lab Rats Unsuitable for Research They may be hampering the scientific process - Softpedia

Fat Lab Rats Unsuitable for Research They may be hampering the scientific process Softpedia ... between animal models and human diseases,” says University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine director of research, Robin Franklin. ... and more »
Mar 3
Authorities investigate unusual shooting in Wallace - WECT-TV6

Authorities investigate unusual shooting in Wallace WECT-TV6 She took Sarge to a veterinary hospital in Wilmington, but it was too late to save him. "It's pretty barbaric to shoot a dog - shoot an animal, pet, ... and more »
Mar 3
Table of Unusual NYSE Stock Moves From Townsend Analytics - Wall Street Journal

Table of Unusual NYSE Stock Moves From Townsend Analytics Wall Street Journal REALTICK LIST OF MOST ABNORMALLY TRADED STOCKS DATE: 03/03/2010 COUNTRY: US EXCHANGE: NYSE TIME PERIOD: 9:30 - 15:20 LAST CHANGE %CHANGE RANK COMPANY NAME ...
Mar 3
Pet Health Insurer Reveals Most Exotic Insured Pets - PetPeoplesPlace.com

Pet Health Insurer Reveals Most Exotic Insured Pets PetPeoplesPlace.com The nation's largest pet health insurance provider has released details of the most exotic pets covered by it's policies. Veterinary Pet ...
Mar 1
Is A Ferret's Protruding Rectum A Problem? - SmallAnimalChannel.com

Is A Ferret's Protruding Rectum A Problem? SmallAnimalChannel.com The only way to know which of these conditions is causing the problem is to visit your veterinarian . Because you have not seen any diarrhea, the cause may ...
Mar 1
Nation's Largest Pet Insurance Company Reaches 5000 Exotic Pets Insured - PR Newswire (press release)

Nation's Largest Pet Insurance Company Reaches 5000 Exotic Pets Insured PR Newswire (press release) With more than 475000 pets insured nationwide, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation's oldest and largest pet health insurance ... and more »
Feb 27
Guinea Pig Has Swollen Feet - SmallAnimalChannel.com

Guinea Pig Has Swollen Feet SmallAnimalChannel.com I took her to the veterinarian , but the problem is, seeing as there are very few cavies here, he has no experience in them. He gave me some tetracycline to ...
Feb 25
Larimer Humane Society puts exotic animals up for adoption - Rocky Mountain Collegian

Rocky Mountain Collegian Larimer Humane Society puts exotic animals up for adoption Rocky Mountain Collegian ... animals were housed in crowded conditions that promoted fighting and cannibalism, in addition to being denied food, water and proper veterinary care. ... and more »
Feb 11
Broadway couple celebrate their love of rats with new magazine - Lehighvalleylive.com

Broadway couple celebrate their love of rats with new magazine Lehighvalleylive.com After seeking the help of veterinarian Dr. Robert Blease from Common Sense for Animals in Franklin Township, Warren County, for tips on care, ... and more »
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Mar 8
The Newest Experts in Landmine Detection: African Pouched Rats - Discover Magazine (blog)

Discover Magazine (blog) The Newest Experts in Landmine Detection: African Pouched Rats Discover Magazine (blog) British Army vet Andy Smith, who works with de-mining groups worldwide, told the online magazine Miller-McCune that while mine-detecting rats are ...
Mar 4
Fat Lab Rats Unsuitable for Research They may be hampering the scientific process - Softpedia

Fat Lab Rats Unsuitable for Research They may be hampering the scientific process Softpedia ... between animal models and human diseases,” says University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine director of research, Robin Franklin. ... and more »
Mar 3
Authorities investigate unusual shooting in Wallace - WECT-TV6

Authorities investigate unusual shooting in Wallace WECT-TV6 She took Sarge to a veterinary hospital in Wilmington, but it was too late to save him. "It's pretty barbaric to shoot a dog - shoot an animal, pet, ... and more »
Mar 3
Table of Unusual NYSE Stock Moves From Townsend Analytics - Wall Street Journal

Table of Unusual NYSE Stock Moves From Townsend Analytics Wall Street Journal REALTICK LIST OF MOST ABNORMALLY TRADED STOCKS DATE: 03/03/2010 COUNTRY: US EXCHANGE: NYSE TIME PERIOD: 9:30 - 15:20 LAST CHANGE %CHANGE RANK COMPANY NAME ...
Mar 3
Pet Health Insurer Reveals Most Exotic Insured Pets - PetPeoplesPlace.com

Pet Health Insurer Reveals Most Exotic Insured Pets PetPeoplesPlace.com The nation's largest pet health insurance provider has released details of the most exotic pets covered by it's policies. Veterinary Pet ...
Mar 1
Is A Ferret's Protruding Rectum A Problem? - SmallAnimalChannel.com

Is A Ferret's Protruding Rectum A Problem? SmallAnimalChannel.com The only way to know which of these conditions is causing the problem is to visit your veterinarian . Because you have not seen any diarrhea, the cause may ...
Mar 1
Nation's Largest Pet Insurance Company Reaches 5000 Exotic Pets Insured - PR Newswire (press release)

Nation's Largest Pet Insurance Company Reaches 5000 Exotic Pets Insured PR Newswire (press release) With more than 475000 pets insured nationwide, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co./DVM Insurance Agency is the nation's oldest and largest pet health insurance ... and more »
Feb 27
Guinea Pig Has Swollen Feet - SmallAnimalChannel.com

Guinea Pig Has Swollen Feet SmallAnimalChannel.com I took her to the veterinarian , but the problem is, seeing as there are very few cavies here, he has no experience in them. He gave me some tetracycline to ...
Feb 25
Larimer Humane Society puts exotic animals up for adoption - Rocky Mountain Collegian

Rocky Mountain Collegian Larimer Humane Society puts exotic animals up for adoption Rocky Mountain Collegian ... animals were housed in crowded conditions that promoted fighting and cannibalism, in addition to being denied food, water and proper veterinary care. ... and more »
Feb 11
Broadway couple celebrate their love of rats with new magazine - Lehighvalleylive.com

Broadway couple celebrate their love of rats with new magazine Lehighvalleylive.com After seeking the help of veterinarian Dr. Robert Blease from Common Sense for Animals in Franklin Township, Warren County, for tips on care, ... and more »