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PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Atlanta, Georgia
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Paris Hilton attacked by PETA for latest pig purchase by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Paris Hilton has joined the latest miniature pig craze, paying $4,500 for her own "teacup" pig from a breeder in Oregon, according to TMZ. The animal rights group PE ... Read on »
"Teacup" pigs gaining in popularity as pets in Britain by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Miniature pigs are gaining popularity as domestic pets in England, according to the NY Daily News:The little piggies weigh just over half a pound at birth and only grow to 12 ... Read on »
Pet food industry remains strong, despite economy by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Pet owners don't seem to be spending any less on their pet's food, though they do claim to be cutting back in other areas, including toys and treats. According to the American ... Read on »
Airlines make traveling with pets easier with guideline for pet carriers by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Until recently, there haven't been any standards for pet carriers allowed in carry-on luggage on airlines. Yesterday eight major airlines launched the Guaranteed On-Board Prog ... Read on »
Pilots volunteer time to fly rescue animals by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Pilots N Paws is a non-profit group of private pilots that flies pets from overwhelmed shelters to shelters where they have a better chance of being adopted. According to an A ... Read on »
Extruded pet bird food is the best for complete nutrition by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health This post is one of a series of informational posts written by Dr Randal Brue for one of our great sponsors,KAYTEE. For more information on Dr. Brue, click here.A processed di ... Read on »
Extruded pet bird food is the best for complete nutrition by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health This post is one of a series of informational posts written by Dr Randal Brue for one of our great sponsors,KAYTEE. For more information on Dr. Brue, click here.A processed di ... Read on »
Man sentenced to prison for throwing cat in trash by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health According to the Chicago Tribune, a Michigan man was sentenced to 18 months to 6 years in state prison for allegedly torturing the family cat and then tossing it into the garb ... Read on »
Vitamin supplements for your bird and potential problems that may arise by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health This post is one of a series of informational posts written by Dr Randal Brue for one of our great sponsors,KAYTEE. For more information on Dr. Brue, click here.If you feed on ... Read on »
Poll results: "What's your favorite summertime exercise activity with your dog?" by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health The people have spoken! In a recent poll we asked what your favorite summertime exercise activity was for you and your dog. As of today, 31% of you agree that walking, jogging ... Read on »
Fruits and vegetables might not provide adequate nutrition for your bird by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health This post is one of a series of informational posts written by Dr Randal Brue for one of our great sponsors,KAYTEE. For more information on Dr. Brue, click here.Your pet bird ... Read on »
Michael Vick's pitbulls on road to recovery by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Michael Vick's two pit bulls, Cherry and Georgia have nearly completed the rehabilitation process. The pit bulls are among 22 dogs that the Best Friends Animal Society renamed ... Read on »
Pet ownership on the rise by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health 62% of all households in the U.S. own at least one pet, according to the 2009-10 National Pet Owners Survey recently released by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). ... Read on »
Seeds aren’t enough for your bird by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health This post is one of a series of informational posts written by Dr Randal Brue for one of our great sponsors,KAYTEE. For more information on Dr. Brue, see below.If you have a p ... Read on »
Missing mutt reunited after 9 years and 1200 miles by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Muffy, a fluffy Australian mutt, was found 1200 miles from home in Australia, 9 years after the dog disappeared from her home in Brisbane. According to the AP:Inspectors with ... Read on »
Exotic pet amnesty day in Connecticut by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Connecticut's first exotic pet amnesty day occured on July 25, a result of a woman being attacked and injured by a chimpanzee in February. Held at the Beardsley Zoo, exotic pe ... Read on »
Dogs who can sniff out out hypoglycemic attacks by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Dogs have been trained to sniff out drugs, explosives and even certain cancer cells. Now they are being trained to confront another disease: diabetes. Some dogs can be trained ... Read on »
Pet health advice for maintaining a happy pet by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health The Spectrum recently published an article of general pet health advice. While many articles focus on specific health issues, we believe that prevention is the best medicine, ... Read on »
Economy tough on pets by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health We know a failing economy has been tough on us humans, but it's also tough on pets according to a recent article in the Dallas Morning News.Faced with costs for care and treat ... Read on »
Pet safety for Independence Day festivities by PetDoc Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Posted in: Blog Posts in Pet Health Independence Day can be one of the most stressful days of the year for your dog or cat. To alleviate this stress, the Seattle Humane Society recommends the following (via My S ... Read on »