According to VPI Pet Insurance Company, here are the most common poisonings among their clients’ pets between the years of 2005 and 2009. Poison / No. of claims Drug reactions/accidental ingestion of drugs: 5,131 Rodenticide: 4,028 Methylxanthine: 3,661 Plant poisoning: 2,808 Household chemicals: 1,669 Metaldehyde: 396 Insecticide/organophosphate: 323 Heavy metal toxicity: 288 Toad poisoning: 270 Antifreeze: 213 Walnuts: 100 Alcohol: 75 Strychnine: 28
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Here’s the press release: July 30. 2010 P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk CINCINNATI, July 30, 2010 – The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported. The following products are included: Product Name Version “Best-By” Dates UPC Code Iams Veterinary Dry Formulas...
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A report from someone who attended: Mica(Meeka) the Weare, NH Police Department K9 lost her valiant battle with cancer on Wed July 21, 2010.  Mica, a Belgian Malinois dog, was first diagnosed with lymphoma in the Fall of 2009.  Donations poured in for her treatment.  She had a brief remission this Spring before the cancer was again detected.  Mica had been a Weare Police K9 for 4 years and was 6 years young at the time of her passing. I read about the Celebration...
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From the Weare, NH Police site: Our Hero Police Dog After months of treatment, we are sad to report that our department canine, Mica, has succumbed to cancer. We are incredibly grateful and thank you all for the outpouring of support and donations we have received from around the country and specifically the Weare community since Mica was diagnosed with lymphoma last year. Come join us at the: “Celebration of Mica’s Life” Thursday July 29, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at the Weare Middle School Cafetorium
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We’re still working out the kinks, there’s some news that definitely needs sharing. Police dog’s death Weare police dog succumbed to cancer.  Just 6 years old, Mica, a Belgian Malinois, succumbed to lymphoma.  From the Union Leader The 6-year-old Belgian Malinois captured the hearts of many people across the region after she was diagnosed with lymphoma in November. The police department had no money set aside to pay for chemotherapy treatments, so they appealed to the public through the news media and raised about...
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When it comes to taking medicine some dogs are easy and some are a challenge. Because my most challenging dog is a wily female I’ll talk about ‘her’ in this but the methods apply to male dogs as well! There are ways to get pills into even the most suspicious of dogs. Before your dog eats is often a good time to sneak a pill in a treat while the dog is hungry enough to be extremely interested in a taste thrill. The way...
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The American Kennel Club’s Companion Animal Recovery administers the Canine Support and Relief Fund.  It was established in the aftermath of September 11th, 2001.  Since its creation, the fund has distributed almost $3 million to non-profit canine search and rescue organizations, not-profit veterinary units supporting canine rescue teams and not-for-profit animal shelters and other organizations that provide care for companion animals in the event of natural or civil disaster. So far, on 2010, the Canine Support Fund has distributed nearly $400,000 in grants.  Two...
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By Nancy Holmes There are enough happy endings with adopted pets to make adoption an attractive option in finding your next companion animal. There are enough bad matches, that don’t work out for pet or new owner, to make one wary too. With the internet it is easier than ever to find a dog or cat etc. that catches your eye, without heading to the shelter to check the adoptable pets out in person, but the internet also causes many to rely entirely or...
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The Cat Fanciers Association has a new web site for cat lovers.  From their announcement flier: “Do you love cats? Are you curious about cat breeds and personalities? Did a lovable stray stroll into your life and win your heart? If so, join us as we celebrate the felines in our lives with this exciting new website! CatsCenterstage.org is the newest and most comprehensive Internet resource for cat lovers. The website provides an immense wealth of detailed information about cats!  Our online forum is...
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