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The RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) launched a fundraising campaign June 27, 2011. Last year the RSPCA rescued close to 160,000 animals from suffering including being trapped, neglected or abused. They receive emergency calls every 30 seconds and respond to about 1,000 incidents daily. The RSPCA inspectors rescue, care for […]
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Ten Tips for Nine Lives by Arnold Plotnick MS, DVM, ACVIM, ABVP http://manhattancats.com “I have another litter that needs placement”. I’ve heard this sentence many times in the past few years. The speaker of the sentence is Theresa Bachu, a local animal rescuer with a mission: to spay and neuter as many feral cats in […]
What illnesses are preventable in dogs?
The major infectious diseases of dogs are Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Parainfluenza – DHLP/P. Leptosprosis can affect humans. Bordetella or Kennel Cough is another that can be prevented. Intranasal vaccine is sprayed into the dog’s nose. These are all preventable diseases as there are vaccines available. Your vet will tell you […]