Archive for September, 2005

How To Keep Our Pets Happy

Friday, September 30th, 2005

Is Pluto scared or bored when left home alone? Does Riki have separation anxiety? Definitely, say a growing number of pet owners and experts in the pet-care field.

Bulgaria’s Parliament Bans Animal Stress

Thursday, September 29th, 2005

Bulgarian lawmakers banned the causing of pain, misery and stress to pets, the national radio reported.

Abandoned Exotic Pets Threaten Ecosystem

Wednesday, September 28th, 2005

A 4-meter-long Burmese python was seen slithering along. A ball python was shying away from equally startled onlookers. An Emperor scorpion scuttled,while a crocodile swimming upstream was drawing curious looks.

Offering Rabies Shots at Low Cost

Tuesday, September 27th, 2005

Rabies is life threatening, but protecting your pets and your family from the disease gets expensive.

Divorced British Couples Choose Pets Over Property

Monday, September 26th, 2005

Animal loving Brits admit they’re more likely to argue over the custody of a much-loved dog during a relationship breakdown than the ownership of the house, according to the Norwich Union.

Deadly Canine Virus (Dog Flu) Worries Dog Owners

Sunday, September 25th, 2005

According to the experts”This is a newly emerging pathogen, and there is very little information to make predictions about it. And it appears that the fatality rate is between 1 and 10 percent.
The deadly canine flu that has been making domestic dogs and racing greyhounds ill in the US jumped from horses in a [...]

Avian Flu Crisis: Just A Question of When

Saturday, September 24th, 2005

The avian flu virus, H5N1, has the potential to kill millions once it learns how to jump from human to human. So far, most people who become infected have worked with live chickens. But scientists say it’s a matter of time before avian flu makes the leap. The virus most recently surfaced in Indonesia, [...]

Tips on Protecting Your Pet During Natural Disasters

Friday, September 23rd, 2005

Every year, huge number of pets are lost due to natural disasters, and it is quite difficult to be reunited with their owners due to lack of proper identification. In addition, pets can become ill or injured during a disaster.
“Having an emergency plan in place will help ensure you and your pet [...]

Pet Tags Before Hurricane Rita

Thursday, September 22nd, 2005

Pet health insurance and related products often provide free pet ID tags when you purchase a policy or join an organization.

Pet Safety in Hurricanes

Wednesday, September 21st, 2005

Keeping Your Pet Safe From Before The Storm Until After Local shelters will not accept pets, so you must make your own arrangements to keep your pet safe during a storm.
If you are required to evacuate and are going to spend time in a shelter, it is important that you make plans for your pet [...]


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