by Vets-net.com
Sep
07
2010
American Animal Hospital Association releases nutrition guide
In August 2010, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released its Nutritional Assessment Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. According to the guidelines, "good nutrition enhances pets' quality and quantity of life, and is integral to optimal animal care. Incorporating nutritional assessment into regular animal care is crit...
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by Vets-net.com
Sep
01
2010
Heartworm Disease in Pets
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease that can affect dogs and cats of any age or breed in every region of the United States. Fortunately, heartworm disease is also nearly 100 percent preventable. Dr. Sheldon Rubin, past president of the American Heartworm Society, talks about how our pets get heartworms, how they can be treated, and how heartworms...
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by Vets-net.com
Sep
01
2010
Cool cats - Stress-Free Veterinary Visits for Cats
Source:AVMA's latest podcast discusses ways to keep your cat's visit to the veterinarian stress-free.Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, outnumbering dogs 82 million to 72 million. Yet cats are only half as likely as their canine counterparts to visit the veterinarian. There are a number of reasons for this, including the fa...
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