Veterinary medicine has a long history dating back to at least 9000 BCE. Sheepherders, although not veterinarians, used their crude medical skills to treat their animals. Translated hieroglyphs from 4000 to 3000 BCE show that Egyptians, with their more advanced knowledge of medicine, treated and maintained the health of their domestic animals. Sanskrit texts (the […]
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a genetic disease which causes pets to lose their vision. The vision loss can occur over a period of a few months to years. The first sign of PRA is an inability to see in low light or at night. Pets are often uneasy about going outdoors at night. They […]
September 12, 2012 – New York City: A charity event benefiting AHA animal programs Hero dogs and heroes to animals everywhere celebration Marvel’s Avengers to honor 4-legged heroes October 6, 2012 – Beverly Hilton Hotel 2012 Hero Dog awards Betty White and star-studded gala American Hero Dog and Category Winners Ticket information for these events […]
