French Heartworm is here
Angiostrongylus vasorum, otherwise known as lungworm, is a parasite that lives in the in the lungs and hearts of foxes, coyotes, wolves and dogs. It was first found in France, and is known as the ‘French’ Heartworm. Recently there have been cases diagnosed in Newfoundland- a wonderful Canadian province by the way… but the ‘experts’ expect it to become established in...
Read MoreHeartworm drug not available
Duluth-based Merial, distributor of Immiticide, the only FDA-approved drug available to treat adult heartworms in dogs, sent letters earlier this month to veterinarians informing them of the depletion of inventory. The news was not unexpected; the company warned of production problems as far back as December 2009. Immiticide is the only drug licensed or used to treat adult heartworms in dogs, and...
Read MoreMeet Xena: A Big, Playful Sweetheart
Every week, Midtown Patch visits an area shelter and highlights the story of an adoptable animal that might otherwise get overlooked. When released from her cage at Atlanta Pet Rescue Adoption, Xena jumped on me and gave me a big kiss. The 58-pound dog is muscular and powerful, but she is friendly and will play with her squeaky ball for hours. Kennel Technician and Adoption Counselor Amy...
Read MorePet care has become moneymaking industry
I recently took my dog, Daisy, to the vets for her heartworm pills. After her checkup, which included 1 Cytology/Mass and 1 Liptospira vaccine plus one heartworm test and the pills, my bill came to $198.25. Plus, she has a small growth that needs to be removed that is the size of the tip of my pinkie that can be removed at the cost of $318.96; to have the growth analyzed, $474.03. Obamacare...
Read MoreFind-A-Pet for Sunday, July 10, 2011
ALASKAN MALAMUTE RESCUE Alaskan Malamutes are available for adoption to approved homes. For more information, call 508-533-8702 or visit ww.amrone.org. ALL PETS RESCUE For more information, contact All Pets Rescue at 508-543-7958 or visit the Web site at www.allpetsrescue.org. ALL DOG RESCUE Call 617-507-9193 or visit www.alldogrescue.org for adoption, rescue and volunteer...
Read MoreDon’t let your pet be a summer insect victim
Print this Article Email this Article This year’s weather pattern of rain and heat and then rain again has created the perfect environment for fleas, ticks and mosquitoes to rapidly multiply. The numbers of these pests is expected to escalate this summer well beyond prior years’ numbers. I have already had several clients tell me they are finding fleas in their yards this year...
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