Long a staple of barnyards, pigs are beginning to show up more and more in our backyards. But these porcine pets aren’t exactly like the farm animals most of us are familiar with. Potbellied pigs, a breed that originates in Vietnam and is smaller than the standard farm pig in the United States, have been embraced by some as wonderful pets. But are they? In this podcast, Dr. Valarie Tynes, a behavior consultant in Texas, talks about potbellied pigs.
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week 2010 (May 16-22)
Last year, nearly 5 million people were bitten by dogs in the United States, and nearly a million people, more than half of them children, require medical attention for dog bites every year. To help educate the public on how best to prevent dog bites, …
Lower Urinary Tract Problems in Cats
Lower urinary tract problems are fairly common in cats, and, if not properly addressed, can be life threatening. In this podcast, Dr. Tony Buffington, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at The Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital, discusses…
Intervet recalls PreveNile West Nile virus vaccine
Millsboro, Del. — Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health issued an urgent recall of its PreveNile
West Nile virus vaccine due to an increased incidence of adverse events.
Plague and Our Pets
Say the word plague and most people probably think of the Black Death that decimated medieval Europe. Many would be surprised to hear that this same disease is with us today, around the world and in the United States, and can still pose a threat to us,…
Help Your Cat Live All 9 Lives
In 2006, owners took their dogs to veterinarians more than twice as often as cats. To address this discrepancy in care, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released their Feline Life Stage Guidelines. These guidelines provide health care recommendations specific to the various life stages of cats and offer strategies to help veterinarians address common stressors and work more successfully with anxious cats. In this podcast, Dr. Jane Brunt, past president of the AAFP and executive director of the CATalyst Council, talks about these new guidelines and the importance of bringing your cat to the veterinarian … even when she doesn’t appear to be sick.