Pet Health - Page 48

January 4, 2017

Cat food recalled for low levels of essential nutrient

The J.M. Smucker Company has announced a limited voluntary recall on 20 canned cat food products from the brands 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty because the products may have harmfully low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1).

January 4, 2017

Non-verbal boy finds companion in family's deaf dog

A 6-year-old boy who was adopted at birth and uses sign language to communicate has found an ally in a deaf Boxer that his family has been fostering.

December 30, 2016

Dogs provide therapy in a Brazilian hospital

Each week, patients at the Support Hospital of Brasilia receive visits from a special breed of therapist: dogs trained to help them recover from disease or injury.

December 22, 2016

Obese cat covered in pounds of matted fur recovering in new home

Relatives of an 82-year-old Alzheimer’s patient were under the impression that only one beloved pet cat had to be looked after when the home was vacated, but a trip to check on the animal gave them quite a shock.

December 20, 2016

Pets can help owners manage mental illness

Pets could play an active role in the treatment of their owners’ long-term mental health problems, according to authors of a small study in the United Kingdom.

December 12, 2016

Does medical marijuana work for pets?

Dear Dr. Manny: I've been hearing about the potential for medical marijuana to help cure many ailments, but does it work on pets?

December 12, 2016

Video of dog's final farewell to owner in hospital goes viral

The sister of a 33-year-old man who died from a brain hemorrhage on Nov. 30 recorded her brother and his dog’s final moments together.

December 6, 2016

Texas Lowe's hires disabled veteran and his service dog

A Lowe’s in Texas is warming hearts across the nation with its decision to hire its latest two employees: a disabled veteran and his service dog.

November 29, 2016

K9 units are being harmed by a powerful, dangerous drug

Police officers conducting drug raids with their K9 units are now dealing with what the DEA has called an "unprecedented threat": fentanyl, the same powerful opioid that killed Prince earlier this year.

November 15, 2016

Idaho police dog saved with blood donated by 2 other dogs

Two dogs that donated blood are being credited with helping save the life of a police dog that needed emergency surgery after being shot in the line of duty.