Buying Drugs On the Internet, Advice From Health Canada

Health Canada has a link > http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/internet-eng.php < to help consumers evaluate the safety of buying products on the internet for their health. The same considerations should be applied when buying medicines for your pet.

Found Kitty!!!

An orange tabby cat was found recently around the high school in Fergus last Thursday. If you know this kitty, or he belongs to you, please call Pam Starratt 519-843-5895

Dog years: How do you calculate a dog’s true age?

The rule of thumb one dog year equals 7 human years never made sense to me. A 20 year old dog would be 140 human years old and no human has lived to 140 but many dogs have lived to 20+ years. The BC website has nice little discussion on the topic today. see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22458083

Animals can pick items from the environment to reduce disease, Is this self medication?

29 April 2013 Self-medication in animals much more widespread than believed

It’s been known for decades that animals such as chimpanzees seek out medicinal herbs to treat their diseases. But in recent years, the list of animal pharmacists has grown much longer, and it now appears that the practice of animal . . . → Read More: Animals can pick items from the environment to reduce disease, Is this self medication?

Molecular techniques in pet obesity research

First anti obesity diet based on the concepts below is now available 29 April 2013 Molecular techniques in pet obesity research

According to the World Health Organization, more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. And it’s not just humans who are packing on the pounds. Our furry companions are plagued . . . → Read More: Molecular techniques in pet obesity research

Lost Kitten!!!

HELP!! My name is Flint and I am a 2 -3 year old black cat sporting a sexy purple collar. My parents are away, so I decided to duck out the door when the nice lady that is looking after me came in. Now I’m completely lost and scared. I’m not use . . . → Read More: Lost Kitten!!!

Dolly is Home!!!!!!

Dolly has come home! Thanks to everyone who helped! Mom and Dolly are extremely happy, and wish to thank anyone and everyone who helped to find her. Thanks Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

Larger dogs age faster, more prone to cancer

Larger dogs age faster, more prone to cancer CBC News Posted: Apr 5, 2013 4:53 PM ET Last Updated: Apr 7, 2013 12:59 PM ET Read 104 comments104

Related Stories COMING UP: Daniel Promislow talks to Quirks & Quarks, April 6 at noon on CBC Radio One External Links Summary of study, . . . → Read More: Larger dogs age faster, more prone to cancer

Lost Puppy!!

Help I’m lost!!! My name is Dolly and I am a 9 month old Golden Doodle. I have on a red collar with a red tag, and I was up visiting my grandparents in Belwood this weekend when I decided to take myself for a walk. Now I’m totally lost and I . . . → Read More: Lost Puppy!!

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis has been in the news with respect to human health and we have treated a couple of cases in dogs recently as well. Link below for more information. Toxoplasmosis information: http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/toxoplasmosis/