Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Animals in the News!

There are so many interesting news stories out there about pets and other animals, veterinary medicine or other animal related topics!  Each week we'll be gathering some stories that might be interesting to you, so keep posted each week for new stories!



"Pets show signs when they aren't well, doctors say" - How do you know when your pet is sick?

"Moms Talk:  Dealing With the Loss of the Family Pet" - Mom offers tips to cope with the loss of a pet family member

"Canines comfort people in hospice" - U.S. hospices turn to dogs to provide therapy services

"Story of rescue dog Braveheart inspires thousands" - Kentucky rescue dog inspires online animal lovers

"Zoo manages 'geriatric' animal collection" - Geriatric animal population challenges Honolulu Zoo

"Designer pets come with health costs:  vet" - Designer dog breeds come with higher health risks

"Cummings School students train to respond to animals in danger during disasters" - Course gives veterinary students a taste of doctoring in a disaster

" 'Dr. Google' not always best when pets are ill" - Internet info doesn't replace reliable veterinary care



• "Veterinary Q&A:  Why does it cost so much to clean a dog's teeth?" -A veterinarian explains why teeth-cleaning costs vary


"Dr. Elizabeth Bradt: Dangers of pet dentistry without anesthesia" - Dentistry without anesthesia may do more harm than good