Think of mice and men. Are they foe or friend? Not your customary selection for a pet, but with some insight and some guidance, you may be more receptive to the idea of a small rodent becoming a suitable pet for your family.
“Rats are probably the most social and interactive of the small rodents,”...
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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci
It seemed like a miracle! When the first human infection was cured by penicillin, doctors and veterinarians thought they would never again lose a patient to a bacterial disease. But this optimism was short-lived as various organisms found ways to thrive despite antibiotic therapy and became resistant to these wonder drugs. In...
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Proper Dental Care for Pets
An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but when it comes to your pet’s health, practicing good dental hygiene may make a significant difference.
In fact, an animal’s teeth may be more important to its overall health than most pet owners realize, says Dr. J.R. “Bert” Dodd,...
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Pet Talk: Veterinary Technicians Help Pets Stay Healthy
As pets become more of an integral part of the family, the demand for skilled veterinary technicians continues to rise. Veterinary technicians play an integral role in your pet’s health. If you’re a self-motivated, personable individual who likes working with animals and people, you may want to...
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Nearly all pet owners consider their animals an integral part of the family, and treat them as such. Most pets do not make a fuss when you leave the house, although they are always happy to see you return. Others have a disorder that is called ’separation anxiety’, where the pet’s owner must be...
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