Pet Health News
- You can join in Logan's run every day Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:59PMLogan is a 5-month-old neutered male border collie-terrier mix who is great with other dogs and children.
- Ask Amy Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:21PMCat's death crushes regretful owner More
- A hospital's best friend Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:11PMSince 80-year-old John Hicks broke his hip in December, he's spent three weeks hospitalized on and off at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Ga., and he hasn't received too many visitors.
- MHS CEO Discusses Emergency Plans and Preparedness for Pets Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:03PMThe Feb. 27 tsunami threat served to renew Maui’s awareness of the need for emergency planning. Many families are prepared for our annual hurricane season, and other disasters that may occur any time of year, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, fires and flood. These residents regularly update emergency supplies and know in advance the location of the nearest shelter.
- Bracing for Backups as Bridge Prepares to Close Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:37PMEmergency officials are bracing for traffic backups as a major bridge is getting ready to close.
- Woman Arrested in Connection with Purse Snatching at Area Walmart Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:23PMCabell County Sheriff's deputies arrested three people Wednesday night in connection with a purse snatched from an elderly woman at an area Walmart.
- BREAKING NEWS: Tanker Truck vs. Car Accident Shuts Down W.Va. 10 in Logan County Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:08PMA busy Logan County roadway was closed late Wednesday night after a crash between a gas tanker truck and a car. Dispatchers tell us the accident happened around 10 p.m. on W.Va. 10 near Man.
- The Investigators: Vetting your vet Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:05PMYour pet's health, your hard-earned money and your peace of mind are all at stake when it comes to taking your pet to the vet. So how do you know who you are really dealing with?
- ACIST Medical Systems to provide CVi contrast injection system to HealthTrust Purchasing Group Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:42PMACIST Medical Systems, Inc., a world-leading provider of contrast-delivery systems for cardiology and radiology imaging, announced today that HealthTrust Purchasing Group, LP (HealthTrust), Brentwood, Tenn., one of the leading health care group purchasing organizations, has awarded the company a three-year contract, effective December 1, 2009, for ACIST cardiovascular injection technology, the ...
- "From moment to moment" Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:39PMThis is a transcript of a speech by Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for Health in Parliament on 9 March 2010. On the first day of Chinese New Year, I received news that Dr Chee Pui Hung had passed away peacefully at home.
- Gurnani is Asia's biggest loser Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:17PMKUALA LUMPUR: Weight-loss reality show The Biggest Loser Asia (TBLA) found its winner in Indonesian David Gurnani yesterday.
- Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau Hands Out Money for Programs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:52PMThe Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau handed out money to help a lot of programs continue.
- Bill to Protect Minors in Violent Dating Relationships Passes Ohio Senate Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:37PMOhio Senators have unanimously passed a House bill that would allow juvenile courts to issue protection orders for minors in dating relationships.
- Man Arrested and Nearly $6,700 Worth of Marijuana Recovered Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:22PMKanawha County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man on Route 61 and recovered nearly $6,700 worth of marijuana.
- Stocks trade mixed on 1-year anniversary of low Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:24PMNEW YORK — Stocks traded in a tight range today, a year after major market indexes hit 12-year lows.
- NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of March 1, 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:03PMNEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of March 1, 2010
- Pet fat a real danger Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:59PMCHUBBY pets are at risk of developing debilitating health problems or life-threatening illness if their owners don't get them into shape, a Flemington vet warns.
- Stock market: Stocks rise on anniversary of bear-market low Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:52PMStocks advance in a tight range Tuesday, a year after major market indexes hit 12-year lows.
- VIYO VETERINARY Getting pets back in shape was never this easy Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:46PMViyo Veterinary, developed by veterinarians for veterinarians, is the first product that provides cats and dogs with all essential nutrients in just one highly palatable drink.
- AVMA and WebMD Join Forces to Offer Online Pet Information Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:44PMSCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and WebMD have teamed up to launch a pet health community called the Pet Health Exchange. Visitors to the new site can discuss pet health issues with AVMA member veterinarians.
- Sanofi-Aventis, Merck to Combine Animal Health Units (Update4) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:38PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Sanofi-Aventis SA and Merck & Co. will combine their veterinary medicine units to create the world’s largest animal-health business with combined sales of more than $5 billion and 14,000 employees.
- Magistrate Finds Probable Cause in North Charleston Murder Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMThe case against a man from Charleston charged with murder is headed to the grand jury.
- Virginia Lieutenant Governor to Speak at Lincoln Day Dinner Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMVirginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling will be the guest speaker at the annual Kanawha County Republican Lincoln Day dinner.
- Sidewalks Will Soon Connect All Sissonville Schools Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:08PMThere will soon be a sidewalk connecting all the schools in the Sissonville area together.
- Sanofi-aventis, Merck to combine animal health business Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:36AMSanofi-aventis and Merck & Co., Inc. announced that sanofi-aventis has exercised its option to combine Merial with Intervet/Schering-Plough, Merck's Animal Health business, to create a global leader in Animal Health.
- Cookbook offers healthy snacks to make for your pets Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:31AMMUNCIE -- Put down those store-bought pet treats and take a few minutes to whip up some for your pet.
- Merck, Sanofi to unite animal medicine businesses Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:11AMPET MEDS: Two top pharmaceutical companies, Merck & Co. and Sanofi-Aventis SA, are uniting their animal health businesses in what would be the world's largest veterinary medicine company.
- Wal-Mart brings back products after shoppers go elsewhere Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:11AMWal-Mart is bringing back some products it removed from shelves last year as shoppers turn to competitors for a wider selection of merchandise.
- JBS reports mixed 2009 results, expects better 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:06AMGreeley-based JBS USA saw mixed sales results in 2009, but officials expect 2010 will be a better year given its acquisition of a controlling portion of Texas-based Pilgrim's Pride and expected growth in export markets as it concentrates on more "value added" products. In a conference call Monday, JBS officials discussed the company's year-end earnings, adding the results of Pilgrim's Pride to ...
- Merck, Frontline maker Sanofi-Aventis joining animal medicine businesses into world's largest Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:01AMPET MEDS: Two top pharmaceutical companies, Merck & Co. and Sanofi-Aventis SA, are uniting their animal health businesses in what would be the world's largest veterinary medicine company.GOOD FIT: San...
- Wal-Mart rerstocks as shoppers turn elsewhere Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:22AMRetailer will reinstate products pulled during cutbacks
- Calloway County Humane Society holds pet ID clinic Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:19AMCALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. - The Humane Society of Calloway County and Murray State University 's Animal Health Technology/Pre-veterinary Club are hosting their annual Animal Health Technology and Pet ID Day on Sat., Mar. 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carmen Pavilion.
- To each ethnic group their sleep habit, study shows Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:15AMMost African-Americans like to pray just before they do it, white Americans like to do it with their pets, Asians tend to do it best and Hispanics fret about work just beforehand.
- Wal-Mart Brings Back Goods as Shoppers Turn to Lowe’s (Update1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:56AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world’s biggest retailer, is bringing back some products it had removed from shelves last year as shoppers turn to competitors for a wider selection of merchandise.
- Reportlinker Adds Global Methionine Industry Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
- ARD considered for Windsor man accused in goat killing Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:16AMOne of four people accused of stealing Smokey the pet goat and hurling him off a 50-foot bridge to his death is expected to be admitted into a diversionary program that would allow him to avoid conviction on animal cruelty and other charges.
- Sleep Differences Among Ethnic Groups Revealed By Poll Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57AMThe 2010 Sleep in America poll released by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) reveals significant differences in the sleep habits and attitudes of Asians, Blacks/African-Americans, Hispanics and Whites. It is the first poll to examine sleep among these four ethnic groups. NSF's Sleep in America poll found that more than three-fourths of respondents from each ethnic group agree that poor sleep ...
- Labour's scramble to launch £11bn spree Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:05PMLabour was accused yesterday of rushing through £11bn of spending before the general election in a "scorched earth" policy to prevent its pet projects being scrapped by an incoming Conservative government.
- Holiday Inn employee charged with burglarizing rooms Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:40PMA local woman has been charged with burglarizing several rooms at the Johnson City hotel where she worked.
- 23rd Annual Shell Knob Home & Business Show to be held April 9, 10 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:53PMThe 23rd Annual Shell Knob Home & Business Show will be held April 9 and 10.
- MONDAY Q&A: Phys ed teacher instills idea that adversity builds character Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:55PMEDITOR'S NOTE : Gary DeVivo, a health and physical education teacher at Eisenhower and Horace Mann elementary schools, recently sat down with Nicole Roser to talk about the challenges and rewards of teaching young students - and how he doesn't treat the loss of part of his arm as a disability.
- Residents walk to fight cancer Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:09AMIVINS - People who are intimately acquainted with the ravages of cancer gathered at Red Mountain Spa on Saturday morning, where the rubber hit the road in a benefit walk amid Southern Utah's red rock vistas on behalf of the American Cancer Society.
- Hope in Hancock: Economically strapped county gets boost from stimulus funds Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:55AMSNEEDVILLE - Michael Parks, manager of the Sneedville Family Diner, said all he has to do is look at the occupied tables at lunch time to see the results of new jobs that stimulus funds have generated in Hancock County.
- Georgia 4-H programs threatened by budget cuts Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:49AMBRUNSWICK - Helen Clark has pledged her head, heart, hands and health to helping others.
- Positron Sells Attrius™ PET Scanner To Ochsner Health Systems Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:42AMPositron Corporation (OTCBB:POSC) a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology, announced the sale of its AttriusTM PET scanner to Ochsner Health System of Louisiana. The Attrius™ is the only PET scanner on the market optimized for myocardial perfusion imaging with several specialized features making it the scanner of choice for nuclear cardiologist's who value high ...
- Studies Detail Possible Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Dogs With Arthritis Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:40AMA series of studies published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) offers new insights into the possible benefits derived from feeding foods containing high omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to dogs with osteoarthritis. The results of the three studies, according to contributing author Dr. Kevin Hahn, director of research and chief medical officer at Hill's Pet ...
- Man jailed on 4th intoxicated driving charge Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:25AMA bad headlight and erratic driving lead police to arrest a 25-year-old city man on his fourth DWI offense Saturday, according to a police news release.
- Pet Parade: Backyard chickens fun and healthy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:32AMBy MARTY ENGLERT MADISON, Wis., March 7 (UPI) -- Keeping chickens as backyard pets was fairly uneventful until the day a hen inadvertently rode to the mall in my car.
- Herb Jackson: Capital Games Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:54AMSTORIES about Sen. Frank Lautenberg sometimes provoke strong responses.
- Dozens of Animals Seized from Pet Boarding Facility Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:58PMThe state Department of Agriculture and the Guilford County Sheriff's Office removed 39 animals from a pet boarding facility Friday.
