Researchers at the Gerald P. Murphy Cancer Foundation have found that Rottweilers who were not spayed until after the age of 6 were four times more likely to live an exceptionally longer life than Rottweilers who were spayed young. “But…
Merrimack has a new police dog
For the first time in over 20 years, the town of Merrimack has a K-9 team. Gunny, a German Shepherd, is trained to search buildings, track scents, and take down suspects. “What’s great about the German shepherds is that they…
SP Kennel wins the Humanitarian Award
Allen Moore may have come in second in the Cooper Basin 300 race, but his kennel, SP Kennel won the Humanitarian Award for best overall care of his dogs during the race. “The CB300 race veterinarians congratulated all of the…
FDA issues warning about Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.…
Recall – ketamine and butorphanol
The recalls involve two commonly used injectable veterinary drugs: butorphanol, a fast-acting opioid used to control pain from surgical procedures in dogs and cats, and the anesthetic agent ketamine. Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2010/01/13/petscol011310.DTL#ixzz0cdLvWzAj