Obese pets on the rise in the U.S.

Obese pets on the rise in the U.S.

As Americans get bigger, so do our pets! 34.2% of Americans over age 20 were overweight as of 2008, and another 33.8% were obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the same time, a 200 survey of veterinarians across the country by the Association for the Prevention of Pet Obesity found […]

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How does your dog enhance your life?

How does your dog enhance your life?

A survey by a USA TODAY blog showed that 47% of respondents say their dogs offer them companionship, while 16% said their dogs help them exercise. 15% said having a dog amuses them, 15% said it helps them relax, 5% said that it helped them heal and 2% said it helped build community. All great […]

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New Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise In Dogs

New Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise In Dogs

Researchers at the University of Illinois have identified a new target for the treatment of lymphoma and are testing a potential new drug in pet dogs afflicted with the disease. At low doses, the compound, called S-PAC-1, arrested the growth of tumors in three of six dogs tested and induced partial remission in a fourth. […]

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Video: Dr. Pennea and Yemaya the Tortoise

Video: Dr. Pennea and Yemaya the Tortoise

Dr. Pennea talks about the joys and responsibilities of owning a tortoise. She is joined by Yemaya, her African Spur Thigh Tortoise.

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Video: Digital Radiography with Dr. Doyle

Video: Digital Radiography with Dr. Doyle

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Our first YouTube video!

Our first YouTube video!

This is the first in a series of videos we’ll be creating and posting to the Animal Medical Hospital YouTube channel. Let us know what you think!

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Concerned about salmonella in dry pet foods?

Concerned about salmonella in dry pet foods?

There’s been a number of stories in the news recently about the link between dry pet foods and salmonella – especially in children. And recently, a report published in the journal Pediatrics reported on 79 cases of human Salmonella infection from 2006-2008 associated with contaminated dry dog and cat food โ€“ the first such report […]

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Why everyone should have a dog!

Why everyone should have a dog!

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UPDATE: P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods

UPDATE: P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods

Procter & Gamble has expanded the recall of various dry pet foods. It now includes all sizes and variety of Iams dry Veterinary Formulas, and some Eukanuba brands as well. Please be sure to check any dry pet food you have. Customers can call 877-340-8823 for product refunds and/or replacements. Read the full recall announcement […]

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Is Your Dog Afraid of Thunder?

Is Your Dog Afraid of Thunder?

Thunderstorm phobia in pets can manifest as any of the following: trembling, panting, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, or decreased appetite, hyperactivity, restlessness, pacing, hiding behaviors, house soiling, escape attempts or possibly aggression. The phobia is triggered by anxiety brought about by some part of the storm. Patients can be anxious because of sights or smells of […]

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