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A pop-up vet clinic in Burlington treats pets of the homeless

On Saturday in Burlington, the Street Dog Coalition held a free veterinary pop-up clinic for pets of the homeless. At the clinic, our four-legged friends were able to receive vaccines, heartworm tests, and parasite preventatives. Roughly a dozen volunteers helped make the pop-up clinic… Read Full Article Here Source link

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‘I’d sell my house to save her’ Man facing £20k vet bill for sick

A desperate owner is facing vet bills of up to £20,000 to save his dog’s life. Jaxon Feeley’s “little angel” Rambo, went into Hypovolemic shock – an emergency condition where severe blood or other fluid loss makes the heart unable to pump enough blood to the body. The 2-year-old Weimeraner pup has been in intensive […]

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Tazewell County non-profit helps seniors and their pets

CEDAR BLUFF, Va. (WVVA) -Thanks to a grant from Meals on Wheels and PetSmart Charities, the Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens has a Pet Care Program that allows homebound seniors to get vet care for their pets and transportation to vet clinics. The program also includes delivering pet food to seniors that may normally have […]

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Loud noises on Redstone Arsenal? A local vet shares how to help

Living in Huntsville, you’re bound to hear the tests conducted on Redstone Arsenal…and sometimes this noise can scare our pets. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As a Huntsville resident you may know Redstone Arsenal often conducts tests that emit loud boom sounds, like the one done today and another planned tomorrow. And sometimes it can be startling […]

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A vet listed the top 5 dogs he would get as pets. Now scientists

Three months ago, a vet from the UK made waves when he listed the five dog breeds he would consider owning as pets. Ben’s list – which you can read in full below – included the family-favourite Labradors and the “not cuddly but gentle” greyhounds. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Vet’s top five dog breeds For […]

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SOLAS: The 10 New Year resolutions your pets wish you’d make

Sarah Richardson Support Our Local Animal Shelter Hello from SOLAS, and welcome to the next chapter of cats, cats, kittens! Happy New Year from all of us at SOLAS Rescue! We thought we’d take a lighthearted approach to writing this week and have a little fun. So, for your reading pleasure, please enjoy the 10 […]

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New app connects pet owners with a vet, 24/7

“Petzey” offers a virtual network of on-demand pet healthcare (Image Courtesy: Petzey) KSNF/KODE — A health and wellness company specifically for pets has created an app that connects you with a live veterinarian, day or night. The app, called “Petzey” is a virtual network that provides an on-demand connection to local veterinary resources, knowledge centers, […]

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Vet warns which Christmas foods can be poisonous for pets

Christmas is here, and with it come presents, decorations, and delicious festive foods. However, did you know that a lot of the seemingly innocent treats we eat at this time of year are toxic to dogs and have the potential to kill them? That is why a top UK vet has warned animal lovers to […]

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Ask the Vet: Resolve to improve pets’ health in the new year

Ask the Vet: Resolve to improve pets’ health in the new year Toledo Blade Source link

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Vet on Wheels brings comfort of house calls to Lee County pets

FORT MYERS We’ve all heard of doctors making house calls, and your pet can get the same treatment. A Fort Myers veterinarian spends her days on the road with Vet on Wheels, traveling across Lee County to take care of dogs and cats in the comfort of their own homes. Dr. Leena Plavumkal is always […]