Posted by Taxidog on Saturday, December 18, 2010,
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Critter care
December 6, the Association of Shelter Veterinarians released “Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters,” a document that the organization calls "the first comprehensive report of its kind." Among the contributors to this two-year project are Doctors Kate Hurley and Sandra Newbury of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Hurley directs the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Newbury works for the program as the national shelter medicine extension veterinarian, and she is ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, July 21, 2010,
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News
We published the following article earlier this year but it deserves repeating. 
The National Association of Counties in partnership with Caremark, corporate owner of CVS Pharmacies has established a grant program to fund discounts on prescription medications to American Families who are either uninsured or underinsured.
The discount card automatically earns on average a 24% discount of prescription drugs at more than 6000 locations across the country.We contacted the NACo office in Washington,... Continue reading ...
By D. Thurmond, D.V.M.
Let's face it - we spend a lot of money on our pets. They deserve the best care we can provide as members of our family. Veterinary care for pets has advanced significantly in recent years as have medications to prevent disease and parasites, and to stop the pain of arthritis or surgery.
Changes in veterinary care reflect the importance we place on family pets today. For many years dogs were spayed and sent home without any provision for pain. Today, it is routine for yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, March 31, 2010,
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Critter care
FDA Consumer Health Information www.fda.gov/consumer - SILVER SPRING, Md., March 30 Knowing the right questions to ask can help you treat your pet properly when medication is prescribed.
To prevent or treat an illness in your pet, your veterinarian may prescribe a medication.
Understanding important information about the medication and how to treat your pet can help your animal’s recovery or continued good health.
“Just as you would talk to your doctor about a medicine prescribed for y... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, March 3, 2010,
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Events
For Paws Hospice set to introduce its Mobile Animal Shelter M*A*S*H Unit at Mutt Strut Event benefiting The Humane Society, March 20th on Honeymoon Island, near Tampa Bay, FL.
The M*A*S*H concept is familiar to most Americans as the Korean War Mobile Army Surgical Hospital popularized by the long running television series by the same name.
"Although we won't be doing surgery," says Nancy Weikle President of For Paws Hospice, "we will be offering First Aid, and comfort to animals at pet events t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Sunday, January 3, 2010,
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Critter care
When you can't breathe nothing else matters; Baby a 10 year old cockatiel suffering respiratory distress is spending this first weekend of the new year at Florida Veterinary Specialists in Tampa http://www.floridaveterinaryspecialists.com/ her best chance for survival, close observation and the cool environment of a pure oxygen atmosphere.
Baby's owner found For Paws Hospice through a friend network and the volunteers immediately knew this small bird needed their help. The first call to FVS o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Metro k on Thursday, October 29, 2009,
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Critter care
DENVER, Oct. 28 -- Helping animals enjoy longer, healthier lives requires ongoing scientific animal health research to give veterinarians the tools they need to better diagnose and treat animals. Morris Animal Foundation, a world leader in supporting research to prevent, treat and even cure disease in companion animals, horses and wildlife, has committed to funding more than 200 animal health studies in 2010, with support for those studies totaling $13 million over the next three years. Read ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Monday, August 31, 2009,
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News
New Fellowship Program Partners Nonprofit, Industry and Academia to Provide Solution for Critical Shortage of Animal Health Scientists
Denver/August 31, 2009 — Private practice isn’t for everyone, but for graduating veterinary students facing an average of $120,000 in debt, it often is the only logical choice. A new program—the Pfizer Animal Health–Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) Veterinary Fellowship for Advanced Study—gives current practitioners necessary financial support while t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Saturday, August 29, 2009,
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Critter care
AETC: Constant, Compassionate Care
CHICAGO, Aug. - September 1, Chicago's approximately 1.6 million pets will have access to 24-hour emergency medical attention. Animal Emergency & Treatment Center (AETC) will be the only veterinary emergency and specialty center in the city to offer care at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year. 
"The construction of our state of the art Chicago treatment center is right on track," said Dr. Matt H. Tompkins, DVM, co-founder and managing partner of AE... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Wednesday, August 19, 2009,
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Critter care
Providing free heart exams
Mobile exam room to visit St. Louis and Chicago this monthST. JOSEPH, Mo., Aug. 17 -- Later this month, dog owners in the Midwest will find that getting their pets' hearts checked is a walk in the park. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will make stops with a sound-proof medical unit at local parks in St. Louis on August 28 and in Chicago on August 30 to perform free dog heart examinations.
In addition to providing free heart healt... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taxi dog on Tuesday, August 18, 2009,
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Critter care
Don't Miss Your Chance to Honor Your Veterinarian
Nationwide Essay Contest Honors Veterinarians for Dedication to Improving Animal Health and Well-Being - Deadline
August 31
DENVER, Aug. 18 - Nominate your veterinarian for the third annual Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet contest, conducted by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF). The national short-essay contest honors America's veterinarians for their dedication to helping animals and strengthening the bonds we have with our pets. The contest ... Continue reading ...
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Beezer and Boomer by Doug Koktavy... Learning comes from the animal not the other way around. The author has generously donated a portion of the sales of this book to For Paws Hospice to help other pet families in need. Just follow the link below: |
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