Guinea pigs had a big year in 2009, when they were featured as action heroes in Disney’s animated movie G-Force. But will these movie stars make good pets for you and your family? In this podcast, Dr. Adolf Maas, owner of the Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital in Bothell, Wash., talks about guinea pigs as pets.
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Scratch and Sniffle
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America nearly 50 million people suffer from allergies. But it’s not just humans who have food and seasonal allergies. Our four-footed friends fall victim to allergies more commonly than many people realize. In this podcast, Dr. Karen Kuhl, a board-certified veterinary dermatologist at the Midwest Veterinary Dermatology Center in Buffalo Grove, Ill., talks about allergies in pets.
Natural Balance recalls dog food after positive Salmonella test
Pacoima, Calif. — A positive test result for Salmonella led to a voluntary recall of certain dog
foods from Natural Balance Pet Foods.
On the Road, With Pets
As any experienced traveler will tell you, traveling by car takes a lot more than a full tank of gas and a good GPS. It requires careful planning, especially when traveling with a pet. In this podcast, Dr. Greg Hammer, a small animal veterinarian in Do…
P&G recalls some canned cat foods due to low levels of thiamine
Cincinnati, Ohio — Cats fed a new recalled food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine
deficiency.
Internal Parasites in Horses
Internal parasites are a constant threat to horses and can cause all sorts of respiratory, digestive, and performance problems. But the good news is that they can be effectively treated. By teaming up with a veterinarian, owners can reduce their horse’s risk by following regular preventive measures. In this podcast, Dr. Emily Robinson, an equine veterinarian from the Surgi-Care Center for Horses in Brandon, Fla., talks about internal parasites in horses.