Seeing angry, red circles on your dog‘s stomach when he turns over for a belly rub would have almost any pet owner running to the vet, but those big splotches may not affect your pup as much as you may think. The Morinville Veterinary Clinic in Alberta, Canada, recently shared a message about a common affliction on its Facebook page to reassure worried pet...

“The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it.” Michel Houellebecq In This Issue: YES! There’s Still Time to Enter and Vote in the 2020 “Cancer Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down” Calendar Contest; 5 Ways To Prevent Skin Cancer In Your Dogs This Summer; Your Drinking Water May Harbor Cancer-Causing...

Our Favorite Pets in Movies By New York Film Academy  https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/national-pet-day-our-favorite-pets-in-movies/ Whether you’re a dog person or a cat lady or you prefer raising white mice, National Pets In Film Day is the perfect day to shower your pets with love and gratitude for all the happiness they’ve given you over the years. And the entertainment industry is the perfect place to look to...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zomedica Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NYSE American: ZOM) (TSX-V: ZOM), a veterinary diagnostic and pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has completed initial development work on a blood-borne lymphoma cancer assay intended for use with its canine cancer liquid biopsy platform. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, one in four dogs will develop cancer during their...

From Quartz At Work By Sarah Todd In today’s tight labor market, companies are increasingly aware that family-friendly benefits can help them stay on workers’ good sides. Target, for example, announced this week that it’s increasing paid parental leave and childcare benefits for its 350,000 workers, including part-time staff, while Nike revealed plans to expand its popular subsidized daycare program (and ran into some...

[Why is the water you drink important to your animals’ health? Because quite often the water we drink is the same water they drink. Please consider the benefits of filtered water.] From HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Millions of tons of nitrate from industrial farming find their way into America’s drinking water each year, causing thousands...

By Sally Writes 74% of individuals reported improvements in their mental health because of owning a pet.  This only shows how pets can heal the mind and soul of their owners.  In the lives of elderly individuals, having a pet might bring new meaning in their day-to-day lives.  For instance, seniors have something to look forward to everyday when they own a dog. Here are some ways a...

Anyone who has lost a beloved animal, even for a day or two, knows the heartbreak of wondering if they’ll ever find their friend again. Anyone who has had their dog stolen goes through despair, hoping that their dog will be returned to them. We have a group of volunteers in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to thank for this day, set aside to remember that...

by CriticalCareDVM Working in an emergency room for almost two decades, I’ve definitely seen my fair share of patients who’ve ingested some weird things – rocks, plastic, feminine hygiene products, hair ties, etc. Sure, dogs and cats love to chew on things, but actually ingesting them is problematic. This unusual habit of consuming objects is called pica. This week I’ve dedicated some time to...