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Kristen Seymour When you suspect something is wrong with your pet, the obvious move is to take it to the vet. But there are times when that's not as simple as it sounds. Perhaps it's the middle of the night and you aren't sure the situation warrants a visit to the pet emergency room. Or maybe the nearest vet is too far away, such as on the island of Molokai, where there are no full-time veterinarians and the Humane Society has had to learn to handle as many types of animal issues as possible. Even if you have a terrific vet right down the road from you, what if something happens when he's out of town? Or what if you're traveling with your pet? The bottom line is that a responsible pet ...
Rydden, Flickr Canine Cancer Treatment May Help Humans Giant dogs and young humans are the two groups most affected by bone cancer, reports Oregon Live, and a new treatment is currently being used successfully on canines that, they hope, may make its way to sick humans as well. The folks behind the new technique are working towards FDA approval for use on humans. Circus Ban is Leaving Many Animals Homeless Bolivia has enacted the most comprehensive circus ban in the world following numerous reports of unspeakable cruelty toward the animals used in the acts, but many of these animals are still hoping for a happy ending. Finding homes for them has proven to be a tough act in and of itself, ...
adria.richards, Flickr We all know that curious pets can wind up in sticky situations from time to time, but by putting together a first aid kit in advance you can be ready to react the moment an emergency arises. Susan Nelson, an assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, agrees that "You never know when something is going to go wrong. But if you have everything together and in a certain place, you won't be worrying or wondering where it's at when something does happen." We've broken the first aid supplies into several categories but you may also choose to buy a commercial pet first aid kit such as the one offered by the ASPCA ...