Pets & Animals: Arthritis, what is it and what to do about it?

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Dogs and cats might show it differently, but many (and maybe most) pets of a certain age develop joint problems. Here are some tips to help I have a geriatric dog, admitting this is the first step. Though I constantly refer to him as “my baby”, Einstein is a nine-year-old Australian Shepherd mix, who has been limping after exercise, and suffers intermittent pain in his right hip and occasionally drags his nails back when walking. Einstein has arthritis, like at least 25 per cent of dogs. The signs noted above are common things heard from owners in the exam room.…

Kansas City Royals Employees Save Puppy Trapped in Car Engine Bay at Kauffman Stadium

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Ashley Newman, who works for the Kansas City Royals, was unaware that a small guest had inadvertently come along on her commute to work at Kauffman Stadium gofundme It turned out to be a “royal” rescue for a puppy who accidentally rode miles from Johnson County, Kansas, to the home of MLB’s Kansas City Royals inside a car’s engine bay. “The absolute craziest thing that happened to me today,” Royals digital reporter and host Carrie Gillaspie said in a video she shared on social media on Thursday. “I heard yelling sounds coming a few rows back in the parking lot.…

The Marquette Veterinary Clinic said they have multiple new fleas, tick, and heartworm prevention medications.

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MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – The Marquette Veterinary Clinic wants to remind you that it might be time to upgrade your pet’s flea tick medication. The staff said they have multiple new flea, tick and heartworm prevention medications that cost only $20 to $30 a month. Clinic staff add that one of the medications is easy to apply. All you have to do is rub the medication under the dog’s shoulder blade. Some flea and tick medications are taken orally in the form of a tablet. Marquette Animal Clinic VeterinarianDr. Edward G. Brauer III stated it’s important to stay on top…

Is it safe for pets to sleep in an AC room? Experts weigh in

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Summers have officially arrived in India and as the temperature continues to rise with each passing day, it is important to protect against heatwave. Summer season is also a tough time for pets who are at risk of heat-related ailments from dehydration, heat stroke to diarrhoea. To avoid these health issues, pet parents must ensure a cool area for their furry friends and make fresh water available at all times. Hot months can also be challenging for dogs as their outdoor time gets curtailed due to excessive heat. It is advisable for pet owners to take them out only during…

What makes me happy now: my pandemic rescue pup | pets

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It’s hard to pick my favorite thing about my family’s pandemic rescue chihuahua, Weenie, but if I had to, I think it’s when she’s been napping under a blanket, as in when she’s covered by the blanket completely, and a human she loves approaches and she can hear or smell us and her tail visibly wags beneath the blanket’s fleece. Or perhaps it’s her enthusiasm for car rides, and how when she notices that we’ve put on our shoes and are approaching the back door, she becomes frantic to go along, barking and running in circles, and then in the…

The sustainable food movement is now extending to our pets

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The first month of the year is often rife with resolutions. This year, among the usual suspects is a rising commitment to sustainability across every aspect of our lives — from the way we travel to the things we eat. Now, the sustainable effort is extending to our pets. At the forefront of the movement is Diana Scott, the founder of premium pet food brand Frontier Pets. “I set out to find a free-range and organic dog food for my dogs, and when I couldn’t find one, I made one,” she says. Scott worked with animal nutritionist Dr. Kathy Cornack…

Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) Therapeutics Market value of US$ 431 Million in 2023 | Exclusive Report by FMI

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During the forecast period 2023 to 2033, the Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) Therapeutics market is expected to grow at a value of 6.9% CAGR, according to Future Market Insights. By the year 2033, the global market for Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) Therapeutics is expected to rise to a market valuation of US$ 839.95 Million. The global RDD therapeutics market is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years, driven by advances in diagnostic technologies and the development of novel therapies. RDD is typically diagnosed through a combination of clinical examination, imaging studies, and tissue biopsy. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, treatment…

Adoptable pets in Mass.: 12-year-old beagle needs an easy-going home

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A 12-year-old beagle with arthritis needs a forever home that’s easy-going, the Dakin Humane Society says. “Meet Brian, an easy-going older Beagle who is looking for an easy-going home,” the humane society said. “He enjoys the comforts of indoors but really enjoys being outside exploring like Beagles do.” The humane society thinks it’d be best to be in a home without children due to his age and arthritis. Read more: Animal Rescue League of Boston concerned for pets over tick population ‘explosion’ “He just doesn’t have that kind of energy,” the website states. He could do well with another dog…