A little-known toxin called Blastomyces dermatididis is a silent -- possibly deadly -- fungal organism that hides in places pet owners often take their dogs to play. One German Shepherd, Audrey, and her family discovered this the hard way, after Audrey inhaled it during a vacation in Northern Wisconsin. She is now suffering from Pulmonary Blastomycosis, a dangerous systemic disease.
Although Blastomyces dermatididis is widely distributed geographically, the...
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Bringing your pet to work is increasingly seen as a win-win by businesses -- a more pleasant work atmosphere for animal lovers and more productivity and (hopefully) more profits for management.Maybe that's why 1 in 5 U.S. companies allow their employees to bring their pets to work, according to a new study by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.But before you plant your dog into your cubicle for the day, know that there are plenty of "do's...
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Rats are mostly nocturnal, so evening is the best time to observe and interact with them. Daily attention, handling, and regularly scheduled play times at least 30 minutes in length will lead to a calmer, gentler pet. Rats like to explore their surroundings and favor tubes, climbing toys, exercise wheels and areas to investigate. Safe items on which to gnaw, such as commercial chew sticks, pesticide-free hardwood branches and ink-free cardboard, are also...
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Dog obesity is a serious problem -- that's why exercise needs to be part of your dog's life. Consider this:Chopper is a nine-year-old boxer/American Staffordshire terrier mix. He has led an active lifestyle, even working out on a treadmill during the cold Chicago winters. He pretty much maintained a weight of 59 pounds.Then there is Mojo, a five-year-old Akita/Rottweiler mix, who topped the scales at 145 pounds and didn't enjoy exercising. More...
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Cancer of the gastrointestinal (GI) system is relatively rare in pets. When it does occur, it is most common in the small intestine of cats, and in the large intestine and rectum of dogs, especially in Boxers, German Shepherds, Poodles, Great Danes, and spaniels. In cats, intestinal cancer is often associated with FeLV infection. As with most cancers, GI tumors tend to occur in older (10+ years) pets.
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Sugar gliders should be socialized by the breeder when they are very young. They usually are not provoked to bite, although they may investigate fingers with their mouth. Tame sugar gliders bond with their owners and like to ride around in pockets.
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