Archive for Septiembre, 2009

Nike gives Michael Vick his endorsement deal back

It was really only a matter of time before Michael Vick got his endorsements back, once the NFL decided having an admitted dog torturer and killer on its roster was a super-groovy good idea. Nike has taken Vick back to its bosom. From Yahoo Sports:
Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company [...]

Pets living longer, better

There aren’t any actual statistics on increasing longevity in dogs and cats, but ask any vet or pet owner and you’ll hear tales of dogs living to be 15 or more and cats reaching the age of 20 or even older. An informal and completely unscientific survey of people I know who have dogs turned [...]

Nutro recalls puppy food that may contain melted plastic

It started out as a rumor, but one of Nutro’s “Ambassadors” just confirmed it on her Twitter feed: Nutro is “voluntarily withdrawing” — or, in plain English, recalling — some puppy food sold through PetSmart and Petco stores:
EdnaAtNutro @cvec Hi! I’m with Nutro. Re: plastic-During a maint. shutdown, a bump cap inadvertently made its way [...]

Abierto el mayor “zoológico virtual” del mundo

Del tiburón blanco a la ranita de Darwin. El zoológico virtual más grande del mundo ‘ha abierto sus puertas’. La cadena británica BBC acaba de presentar la más amplia colección de vídeos animales en la Web Wildlife Finder, un gran proyecto divulgativo con el que los seguidores del naturalista inglés Sir David Attenborough soñaban desde [...]

Iggy Owner’s Guide To Iguana Metabolic Bone Disease

Metabolic bone disease is a collective term. It refers to various conditions that cause iguanas to develop bone deformities. Iguanas in the wild never suffer from this condition. Improper care by the owner is typically the cause. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about metabolic bone disease in green iguanas.
Causes
One [...]

What To Look For When Purchasing A Dog Kennel And Run

Puppies are known for their playfulness, even most grown dogs love to play and fetch balls and pretend they are pups again from time to time. In fact, some dogs are so exuberant that it disturbs their owners or other family members. This can definitely be a nuisance when a mischievous dog gets [...]

All About Abscesses In Iguanas

One of the most common health problems that iguana owners may face is the formation of an abscess. They are characterized by areas of swelling. This article will tell you everything you need to know about abscesses in iguanas.
Bacteria that invades a wound or cut is normally fought off by the immune system. [...]

Nutro “withdraws” puppy food that may contain melted plastic

It started out as a rumor, but one of Nutro’s “Ambassadors” just confirmed it on her Twitter feed: Nutro is “voluntarily withdrawing” — or, in plain English, recalling — some puppy food sold through PetSmart and Petco stores:
EdnaAtNutro @cvec Hi! I’m with Nutro. Re: plastic-During a maint. shutdown, a bump cap inadvertently made its way [...]

Prepare pets for the fling into fall

It’s not just people who get a new spring in our steps at the first hint of fall in the air. So do our pets. But there’s more to getting our animals ready for cold weather than enjoying the change of season. From Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori in this week’s Pet Connection feature:
Every [...]

Marines ask ASPCA for advice on evaluating dogs as individuals

In an effort to prevent a number of armed forces families from having to give up their pets, the United States Marine Corps has asked the ASPCA for help in evaluating a number of dogs owned by service families for potential aggression:
By using the SAFER assessment, safe dogs will be given the opportunity for a [...]