The next time you give your favorite four legged friend a kiss, take time to smell the roses. But, if your pet's breath smells more fowl than floral, something needs to be done. But what? How can you take care of the problem, and more importantly, what can you do to prevent the progression of gum disease in your pet?

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University will be host of the 15th annual Mid-Western Exotic Animal Conference, Nov. 1-2, at K-State.

On September 20, 2008, Hecker Animal Clinic will change its name and become Kansas City Veterinary Care.

On September 20, 2008, Kansas City Veterinary Care (formerly Hecker Animal Clinic) will host an Open House from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The Open House will take place in Kansas City Veterinary Care’s newly renovated clinic at 7240 Wornall Road.

By Jim Low - Turtles can't hurry to get out of your way, but alert drivers can increase their chance of survival.

Jefferson City, MO - infoZine - You are cruising down the highway on a beautiful spring day when you spot a fist-sized stone on the pavement ahead. Then you notice the stone is moving. Your reaction could have serious consequences for you and for one of Missouri's most beloved animals and the state reptile, the three-toed box turtle.

A pet sitter can be an option when a pet owner must be away from home for work, vacation, emergency or other reasons and doesn't want to leave the pet in a boarding kennel.

Manhattan, KS - infoZine- While a kind neighbor or nearby family member may be up to the task, Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and clinical assistant professor at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, says there are some things a pet owner should keep in mind when choosing a pet sitter.

By Pfc. April Campbell, USA - Hearing a noise in the hallway, Dean gets out of his bed on the floor and trots to the door as he searches the cool February air for a clue.

Camp Taji, Iraq - infoZine - Once he confirms the presence of friendly forces, he cocks his long face around to see if his companion wants to go visit the soldiers in the hallway as much as he does. With all four limbs on the ground, Dean will certainly need the chaplain's help to open the door.

PetsCold weather is here, which means it's time to give special attention to your pets.

Manhattan, KS - infoZine- Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and clinical assistant professor at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, encourages pet owners to be alert to seasonal health issues, especially as the temperature drops.

A new plan to further reduce, refine and replace the use of animals in research and regulatory testing commonly referred to as the 3Rs was unveiled recently at a symposium marking the 10-year anniversary of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM).

Project hopes to establish one of 10 free-ranging populations in Great Plains