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Chocolate and Marijuana Contribute to Rising Incidents of Pet Poisoning

The number of pets treated for the effects of accidental poisoning is rising sharply, according to leading veterinary charity, PDSA.
Since 2002, there has been a startling 73% increase in the number of cases where PDSA vets have had to refer to the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) - a national resource providing information to vets [...]

The Behavioural Side Effects of Drugs Given to Dogs Under Debate

Anglo-Italian research launched into drug side effects in dogs: Researchers in Lincoln and Milan have launched a new study into the behavioural side effects of drugs in dogs.
Many drugs have been adapted for safe use in animals in so much as they do not cause overt harm, but some are known to have psychological side [...]

Major Canine Cancer Breakthrough

The Food & Drug Administration approves new cancer drug for dogs: Whilst conducting medical trials, the drug called Palladia or toceranib phosphate, has been found to reduce cutaneous mast-cell tumours better than a placebo alternative.
These mast-cell tumours are responsible for one-in-five skin tumours found in dogs, which are often found as lumps on the skin [...]

Spot-On Flea and Tick Control Treatments Under the Spotlight Amidst Pet Poisoning Claims

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has today released data concerning the use of ’spot-on’ flea and tick control treatments and their potential to cause illness and death in some pets.
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Emergency as Experts Rush to Save Life of Eastender Star

Emergency vets save the life of EastEnders star! Vets Now, the UKs leading provider of out of hours emergency care for animals, was recently called on to perform life saving emergency treatment on a larger than life star patient.
Gumbo, (real name Shamus), character Bradley Branning’s 200lb St Bernard in the soap, was rushed to the [...]

Dog Impaled on 4ft Spike Survives

A dog is recovering after luckily escaping death after he impaled his leg on a 4ft spike. The fortunate Spaniel missed a main artery by just millimetres.
Lucky Benson (3)  knocked over a bird feeder in his owner’s garden, he jumped and came down directly through the spike which pierced his thigh and came out the [...]

300 Dogs a Month Dying From Parvovirus

Preventable dog disease claiming too many lives, says PDSA: Vets from the UK’s leading veterinary charity, PDSA, are warning that the deadly dog infection parvovirus is present and dangerous in Britain - with an estimated 300 new cases of the disease seen at its PetAid hospitals in one month.
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly infectious [...]

K9 Health: Chronic Degenerative Radiculo Myelopathy (CDRM)

Chronic Degenerative Radiculo Myelopathy (CDRM) has been described as the most common cause of progressive hind limb dysfunction in older German Shepherd Dogs. This video provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of that dreadful condition.
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Celebrity Fitness Trainer to Help Fight Pet Obesity

Celebrity Fitness Trainer and Dog Owner Gunnar Peterson Teams Up with the Alliance for Healthier Pets to Save Pet Lives
Chubby pets are no laughing matter. Obesity affects nearly 50 percent of the total pet population and can lead to serious conditions including heart disease, arthritis and a shortened life expectancy. That’s why celebrity fitness trainer [...]

New Veterinary Neurology Site is Launched by Clare Rusbridge

Clare Rusbridge, the vet synonymous with bringing to wider attention the now much publicised problem of Syringomyelia (SM) in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, has launched a new dedicated website which will act as a source of information on common neurological conditions such as disc disease, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease and tumours.
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Ryan O’Meara is editor-in-chief of [...]

Can Dogs Catch Swine Flu?

As the world gets to grip with the threat of a swine flue epidemic, we have received a number of emails from readers who are concerned as to whether their dog can catch this highly infectious strain of influenza.
As the news media has everyone on edge about the latest great health disaster winging its way [...]

New Research to Help Dogs With Spinal Cord Injuries

Researchers in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge have started a clinical trial of a new treatment for dogs with severe spinal cord injuries. In 2005 Nick Jeffery and Nicolas Granger demonstrated that olfactory ensheathing cell transplantation was reliable and safe in dogs with spinal cord injury. These cells, which are [...]

Pet Owners: Can You Help the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a breed that need supporters. They need supporters within the breed who will do the right thing and fight for mandatory screening in the ongoing fight against the dreadful, painful, horrific disease,Syringomyelia. A petition has been set up asking pet owners to get involved in this debate. Please do take [...]

Animal Health Trust Mourns the Loss of “Remarkable” Ophthalmologist

Dr Keith Barnett OBE
19th April 1929 – 10th March 2009
Dr Keith Barnett, who died aged 79, has been described as a “remarkable and wonderful man” by his colleagues. He dedicated his life to ophthalmology. He had a special interest in hereditary eye disease and, despite officially retiring in 1996, returned to the Animal Health Trust [...]

K9 Magazine Rewind: Dog Breeding & Health of the Pedigree Dog - a New Direction?

Fearing it may have got lost in the sea of noise following the Pedigree Dogs Exposed fallout, we wanted to bring this article back in to view. Why? Because it’s an EXCEPTIONAL document, detailing a highly thought provoking, practical direction for the advancement of canine health and welfare in dog breeding practices. If you missed [...]

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