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Illness In Many Cats Reflective Of Stress, Not Sickness

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Lakisha Cape
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Columbus, OH - Different routines, strange noises, and negative attention can cause healthy cats to exhibit signs of sickness a three-year study conducted at Ohio State University reveals. The study included 32 cats, twelve of which were healthy, and the twenty others exhibiting signs of sickness and distress. The sick cats were provided by owners who were otherwise opting for euthanasia. The study showed that as stress levels were reduced the sick cats became healthier. Some of these cats suffered from chronic pain syndrome that affected the bladder and other conditions such as feline interstitial cystitis (FIC). The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, was conducted by Doctoral candidate Judi Stella, Tony Buffington, a professor of veterinary clinical sciences, and Linda Lord, an assistant professor in the school's Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, who observed the colony of neutered and spayed cats at the OSU's research lab. The early parts ...

Stem Cell Therapy Now More Affordable For Pets

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Michael Green
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Nicholasville, KY - For pet owners who have watched their animals experience lameness and pain there is good news that provides an alternative to surgery or anti-inflammatory medications. Stem cell therapy has been made available to veterinarians in the US and Canada for use on animals suffering from osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, ligament and cartilage injuries and similar problems. MediVet-America released its Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Procedure Kit and equipment enabling veterinarians to provide in-clinic, drug-free therapies for pets in a quick, cost-effective manner. They have worked to create agreements with hundreds of veterinarians and clinics to make these therapies available all over the US and Canada, providing vets with another tool to rejuvenate the quality of life for pets. The company just launched MediVet Lab Services in Lexington, Kentucky, which provides technical support for in-clinic animal stem cell procedures, regional and national Adipose Stem Cell Processing, Cryogenic Banking Services, Autologous Conditional Serum Processing, ...

Only 1% Of Owners Brush Pets Teeth

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Lakisha Cape
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Nashville, TN - Even with the increase in awareness about pet dental health and it's overall effects of wellness it provides pets, the majority of pet owners still resist the advice of veterinarians to brush the teeth of their pets. Most owners surveyed find it difficult and distressing, and don't want their pet to stay away from them due to fear of the brush. With February being National Pet Dental Health Month, now is a good time for owners to set some resolutions to renew their commitment to their pet's teeth. Pet owners have turned to dental treats as a happier alternative to brushing. While most dental treats do provide a benefit, there are brands on the market that are ineffective at providing dental benefits. It can be difficult to know what works, so the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) has launched a seal to add to product labels to provide ...

“Safe Haven” Not So Safe For Rabbits

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Lilia Hillsman
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Long Beach, CA - For well over 30 years, the Liberal Arts Campus of Long Beach City College has been somewhat of a "dumping" ground for rabbits, gaining a reputation as a safe haven.  What started as a natural wild rabbit habitat, is now becoming overrun with pet rabbits that should be enjoying a loving family. "People are under the false impression that LBCC is a safe haven for rabbits so they tend to drop them off when they are no longer wanted as family pets," said Jacque Olson, a LBCC employee who has provided care for the rabbits for years.  She goes on to say, "Unfortunately, the rabbits live in unsafe conditions and are injured and preyed upon by predators because they were bred to be pets." Each Easter season, the campus experiences a rise in the number of rabbits that are abandoned, left to fend for themselves.  Students, faculty, and staff of LBCC have joined ...

Studies Show Dogs Help Kids Learn To Read

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Lakisha Cape
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Salt Lake City, UT - Many of us have been seen it - a young child struggling to read becomes even more embarrassed as classmates laugh and snicker at his mistakes. Situations such as this can cause children to back away from reading for years to come, and set them on a course of poor academic performance for much of their school years. Since 1999, teachers and therapists have believed that dogs hold a key to helping these kids. Allowing them to read to a dog who patiently "listens" to them without reacting to their stumbles sets the child at ease and allows them to room to work through their struggles. "Kids have to practice, practice, practice to be good readers," said Francine Alexander, the chief academic officer at Scholastic, the children's book publisher. "And yet when you're practicing, if you make a mistake, it can feel risky and uncomfortable. But ...

Labrador Retriever Detects Early Stages of Colon Cancer

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Fukuoka, Japan - So what if your dog can roll over and dance for a treat, this Labrador Retriever can diagnose early-stage colon cancer.  Pet ownership has been shown to greatly inspire a healthy lifestyle, including benefits such as lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides, but according to a recent study, it is possible to teach a dog to aid in medical research; diagnosing cancer.  Japan scientists trained "Marine", a female black Labrador Retriever, to sniff out the prominent odor in colon cancer with up to 98 percent accuracy, according to a study published in the Journal Gut. The researchers indicate in the study how they first trained Marine to detect other forms of cancer, such as bladder, esophageal and lung cancer.  She was taught to sniff cups of exhaled breath samples, and then to sit down in front of the cup that contained the sample from the patient with cancer.  When Marine got it right, ...

Hotels Providing Surrogate Pets For Travelers

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Liza Frase
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Beever Creek, Co - So what do you do when Fido has to stay behind and you can't bare the thought of being without your best friend when you travel? The Ritz-Carlton has you covered, with a yellow Labrador retriever on call for walks in the nearby woods. Still others, like New York's SoHo Grand Hotel can have a goldfish delivered to your room to keep you company during your stay. This new trend in pet companions is on the rise as more hotels look for ways to make guests more comfortable during their stay. Many hotel operators have heard guest complaints of separation anxiety and are seeking to provide yet another amenity to keep guests comfortable and coming back. Hotel Burnham on Chicago proudly proclaims, “When your pet can’t travel with you, we provide a goldfish to keep you company.” Pets decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation, explains Alan Beck, Ph.D., ...

Humane Society Reminding Pet Owners To Dangers Of Winter Cold

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Cindy Bloom
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Tucson, Az - Storm, a three-month-old tabby was rescued in critical condition earlier this week after she was found by an apartment manager after being trapped by a squirrel trap that had fallen into a cooler. She survived even though she had scratches to her face and her body temperature was very low. Storm was then turned over to the Human Society of Southern Arizona for hypothermia and frostbite treatment. All pet owners should take note that severe winter weather can be very detrimental to the health of your pet. Sometimes pet owners fail to realize that even with all that fur many animals still cannot cope with extreme temperatures. Many owners fail to notice when outside temperatures drop to dangerous levels. The Human Society is reminding every pet owner that frigid temperatures and server winter weather can be dangerous and even deadly to pets. Pets that are left outside in ...

School Districts Innovate Learning With Pets In The Classroom

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Cindy Bloom
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Everett, Wa - A majority of parents can remember when they attended school that animals like turtles, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and chicks were common. However, in recent years many schools have limited or banned animals from the classroom unless they are part of a science project. Pets in the classroom is not a new idea, however many teachers are promoting bringing pets back to school as a way to better engage students. In Washington State several school districts already have guidelines in place. Animals may be fun to be around, however they can spread disease. Also, students with allergies to animals could have a reaction and that students would be exposed to animal wastes.  "It's simply an ongoing issue schools have had to deal with," said Donn Moyer, a spokesman for the state Department of Health. "The idea behind it is to protect the health of students." The ...

Parrot Thief Caught in Undercover Sting Operation

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Kathrine Haycock
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Fort Walton Beach, FL - The determined owners of Petland resorted to an unusual and unconventional way of recovering a parrot that was stolen from their pet store on January 21.  The parrot, a male Amazon Nape, worth $1,500, was returned safely to owner, Glen Wentworth, with the help of an undercover sting operation!  Even in the pet world, you never know who's watching! In the 10 years that Wentworth and his family have been running Petland, they've never had a bird stolen, or any other kind of malicious event.  "We’re a little protective of our guys, Wentworth said.  "It was like somebody coming in and stealing one of my family members."  His first step was to involve the Okaloosa County Sheriff's department, where he handed over the taped video surveillance, in the hopes that it would contain a clue to the kidnapping. What ultimately lead to the capture of the parrot thief was, "a very conscientious, kind lady", ...

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