All the U.S. Presidents have had pets except for three. Pres. Barack Obama is no exception to the rule. Shortly after entering the White House, he and his family adopted a six-month old Portuguese Water Dog which they named Bo. The pure-bred dog was given to the Obamas as a gift by Sen. Ted Kennedy […]
Kasel Associated Industries of Denver, Colorado has recalled Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats due to possible salmonella contamination. The recalled Chicken Jerky Dog Treats were distributed to 57 Sam’s Club locations in Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. The product comes in a clear plastic bag […]
Hyperadrenocorticism known as Cushing’s Disease is a hormone disorder. It is more common in dogs but can affect cats as well. The incidence of Cushing’s is higher in older dogs and horses. It is known as PPID in horses. Cushing’s Disease is caused by a steroidal hormone, cortisol, producing more than normal amounts. Among cortisol’s […]
