Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is another tickborne disease. Despite its name, it has spread throughout North and South America. RMSF is carried by the American Dog Tick, the Rocky Mountain Wood Tick and the Brown Dog Tick. The ticks bite small mammals, chipmunks, squirrels, rabbits, etc. who are infected with the disease, a bacterium known […]
Guide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and vision impaired people around obstacles. They are led by their human owners and help them get where they want to go safely. Guide dogs are mentioned in literature as early as the sixteenth century but the first guide dog training schools were established in Germany […]
Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, TX is recalling a single lot of its Doggie Wishbone Pet Treats, Item #29050, UPC#2280829050, Lot 11031, Best By 30 Jan 2013 due to the potential for salmonella contamination. Pet Care has decided to err on the side of caution and recall the product. 248 cases of this lot […]
