| _______________ | 141 |  | Pets and Stress | | Humans don't have a monopoly on stress. Our pets can be affected by stress, too. A new house, time spent in a kennel, and trips to the veterinarian are just some ways our pets can become stressed. But whatever the cause, stress can be reduced by incorporating behavioral enrichment into our pets' lives, says Dr. Melissa Bain, a professor in the Companion Animal Behavior Program at the University of California-Davis College of Veterinary Medicine. | | Mon, 22 September 2008, 17:00 | |
| _______________ | 142 | | Understanding Pet Food Labels | | Shopping for pet food can be a daunting task. Walking down the pet food aisle at the grocery store can leave one overwhelmed by the sheer number of boxes, bags, and cans vying for your attention. Sally Perea, a board certified veterinary nutritionist with Davis Veterinary Medical Consulting in Davis, Calif., discusses how pet food is regulated in the United States and offers tips to help pet owners better digest the information on pet food labels. | | Mon, 15 September 2008, 15:00 | |
| _______________ | 143 | | Hospice Care for Pets | | The human-animal bond has never been stronger. Pet owners increasingly demand the best for their pets, whether it be food, toys, comfort, or medical care. One area seeing a rise in demand is end-of-life care, with hospice facilities springing up to address the needs of companion animals facing terminal illnesses. Dr. Tami Shearer, founder of the Pet Hospice and Education Center in Columbus, Ohio discusses the growing trend of pet hospice care in the United States. | | Wed, 10 September 2008, 15:00 | |
| _______________ | 144 | | Animal Acupuncture | | Pets are more important to us than ever before, and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the medical care we demand for our animals. But besides the latest advances in high-tech veterinary health care, there has also been a strong movement among pet owners to provide medical care that dates back thousands of years: acupuncture. Dr. Narda Robinson, a professor at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about how acupuncture is being used to treat pain in our pets. | | Wed, 3 September 2008, 18:00 | |
| _______________ | 145 | | Rats as Pets | | When it comes to choosing a pet, a rat probably isn't high on most people's lists. In fact, rats are probably more often identified as vermin than companion animals. But a growing number of people are choosing rats as pets, and find the much-maligned rodents to be affectionate and intelligent companions. Dr. Javier Nevarez, assistant professor of zoological medicine at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses why a rat makes a surprisingly good choice for a pet. | | Mon, 25 August 2008, 15:00 | |
| _______________ | 146 | | Caring for Your Geriatric Dog | | As a result of new surgical techniques and medications, advances in the control of infectious disease, and changing attitudes toward our pets, dogs are living longer than ever, presenting a new challenge to many pet owners: how best to care for senior or geriatric dogs. Dr. William Fortney, assistant professor of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses how pet owners can keep their geriatric dogs happy and healthy. | | Mon, 18 August 2008, 15:00 | |
| _______________ | 147 | | Dental Care for Young Pets | | The human-animal bond has never been stronger. Pet owners increasingly demand the best for their pets, whether it be food, toys, comfort, or medical care. One area of a pet's health that has long been overlooked is dental care. Not only can overlooked oral hygiene cause unpleasant breath, it can lead to serious disease, even death. Dr Jan Bellows, a board-certified veterinary dentist with All Pets Dental in Westin, Fla., discusses the importance of dental care in young pets. | | Mon, 11 August 2008, 15:00 | |
| _______________ | 148 | | Feline Immunodeficiency Virus | | Sometimes referred to as feline AIDS, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (F.I.V.) was first discovered in cats in 1986 and today affects approximately 1 percent to 3 percent of cats in the United States. Dr. Bernadine Cruz, a small animal veterinarian in Laguna Beach, Calif., talks with Animal Tracks about F.I.V. | | Tue, 5 August 2008, 15:00 | |
| _______________ | 149 | | Common Household Poisons for Pets | | More U.S. households own pets than ever before. And while our houses can provide wonder shelter and comfort to our pets, they can also present some significant hazards. Dr. Steven Hansen, senior vice president at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, discusses common household poisons that could endanger your pet. | | Wed, 30 July 2008, 15:00 | |
| _______________ | 150 | | Tips on Selecting a Pet Ferret | | Ferrets have a loyal following among wide sections of the American public, with associations, magazines, and, increasingly, veterinarians dedicated to this curious critter. Dr. Connie Orcutt, exotic pet specialist at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, discusses why ferrets make good pets, as well as tips for potential ferret owners. | | Tue, 8 July 2008, 15:00 | |
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