Health

Deadly Feline Disease Tularemia More Prevalent in Summer Months

staff — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:21:25 -0400

Summer is a prime time for animals, especially cats, to contract the bacterial disease tularemia, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.

Hot Weather, Dogs and Activity May Not Mix

staff — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:18:42 -0400

Hot weather is here, and that means both dogs and their owners can enjoy more outdoor activities. But a Kansas State University veterinarian says hot weather can be dangerous for dogs.

The Melamine Story, Pet Food Recalls

staff — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:15:44 -0400

In this video, Dr. Renate Reimschuessel of the Food and Drug Administration explains what it took to uncover and confirm the presence of the adulterants in pet food.

Lovely Easter Lilies and Curious Cats: a Dangerous Combination

staff — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:55:01 -0400

Symptoms of lily toxicity in cats include lethargy (decreased activity), vomiting, and loss of appetite.

Don’t Give Your Dog a Bone

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:47:39 -0400

You’ve just finished a big weekend family dinner and you are wondering what to do with the bones from the ham and roast, when in trots your big black Labrador Retriever.

Keep Easter Lilies Away from Cats; Plants and Flowers Can be Hazardous to Both Cats and Dogs

staff — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:52:46 -0400

If the Easter Bunny happens to leave an Easter lily in your basket this year, make sure to keep it away from your cat, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.

Manhattan, KS - infoZine - K-State's Dr. Kenneth Harkin, associate professor of small animal internal medicine, said there is an unknown water soluble compound in the Easter lily, as well as in the tiger lily and the Asiatic hybrid lily, that makes it harmful for cats.

Rabid Dog Serves As Reminder of the Importance of Pet Vaccination

staff — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:02:57 -0500

The risk for human exposure to rabies is real, but preventable.

Emergency Cold Weather Warning Issued to Pet Owners

staff — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:18:26 -0500

The City of Kansas City, Mo.; Spay & Neuter Kansas City and Wayside Waifs have issued an extreme cold weather warning to all pet owners.

Owners Should Do Physical Activities with Their Dogs Based on Specific Needs, Interests of Pet to Prevent Obesity

staff — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:56:43 -0400

People and their dogs both need physical activity to fight obesity, and there are many exercises that owner and pet can do together that can improve their health and their relationship, according to a Kansas State University expert.

K-State Student Researches Breast Cancer in Cats and Dogs

staff — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:00:10 -0500

Just like in humans, cancer can occur in any part of the body of dogs and cats. That's why one Kansas State University student is researching breast cancer that affects these common pets.