When selecting a pet for your family, reptiles are often overlooked, but they are fascinating creatures and include some of the most ancient species on Earth. Pet reptiles are also a great alternative to cats and dogs because they require less daily ca…
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Raw, frozen chicken product for cats and dogs recalled
Washington — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces a voluntary recall of Nature?s Variety
Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Selecting a Pet Rabbit
Clean, affectionate, and sociable, rabbits can make excellent house pets, but selecting a rabbit takes a lot of time and consideration. Some important things to think about include the rabbit’s breed, your lifestyle and what owning a rabbit will cost. Potential owners must also educate themselves about the care, housing, feeding, and socialization needs of a pet rabbit. In this podcast, Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney, president of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, talks about selecting a pet rabbit.
Two Chemnutra officials sentenced to probation for role in 2007 pet food recall
Kansas City, Mo. — Two owners of a company implicated in the 2007 pet food recall were sentenced to
three years of probation and levied fines of $5,000 each. The court also slapped Chemnutra with another $25,000
fine.
National Pet Dental Health Month 2010
February marks the 16th anniversary of National Pet Dental Health Month. Far from just a cosmetic issue, bad breath and yellow teeth can be a sign of serious disease in our pets, which may affect their kidneys, livers, and hearts. Oral disease is the m…
Behavioral Enrichment for Pet Birds
Pet birds are extraordinary and marvelous creatures that enrich the lives of their owners. However, without the proper environmental conditions, birds can experience an increase in aggression, social avoidance, and self-inflicted injuries. It’s important for owners to create a nurturing and supportive atmosphere that will allow pet birds to express their natural behaviors in a healthy way. Dr. Lynne Seibert, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist from Suwanee, Ga., talks about the importance of behavioral enrichment for pet birds.