You should report any unusual symptoms in your dog or cat. In addition, please tell your vet if your animal has recently entered or returned to Britain from abroad and say which country/ies it has been in. Please remind your vet of this scheme and ask him or her to complete an official report form for your animal.

A little vomiting or diarrhea here and there seems to be pretty standard for pet dogs and cats. After all, cats groom themselves and get hairballs. Dogs eat all sorts of ridiculous things they aren't supposed to. Still, many owners notice that their pets seem to have vomiting or diarrhea a bit more often than it seems they should.

Any wound that won’t stop bleeding, does not begin to resolve within a few days or becomes infected should be seen to by a vet as soon as possible. If your pet is bitten by another animal and the skin is broken it is important for you to consult a vet regarding infection and Rabies protection. If your pet has been exposed to Poison Ivy and develops swollen eyes, mouth and tongue or appears to have any breathing difficulty, urgent medical attention is strongly recommended.

They can contact a local veterinarian participating in the HomeAgain system, who can implant the microchip, provide the collar tag at time of implantation, as well as an enrollment form for the HomeAgain Pet Recovery Service.

If your pet is not microchipped, go to your veterinarian (or find a HomeAgain vet in your area) and ask your veterinarian to implant your pet with the HomeAgain microchip and enroll in the HomeAgain service. Once your pet is enrolled, you'll have access to the portfolio of services provided by HomeAgain to keep your pet safe and sound.

Every year for vaccines and a heath check-up. Every dog should get a RABIES, BORDETELLA, and DISTEMPER. Every cat should get a RABIES and distemper. Even if your pet never goes outside, there is always a chance of escape.

Learning what is "normal" and what isn't for your pets can be tricky at times. If your pet is not actively sick (vomiting, diarrhea) or injured (bleeding, limping), but not his or her normal bouncy self either, it is time to check in with your vet before becoming more serious.

Not all dogs require TPLO to restore knee function. Dogs weighing less than 40 pounds may have a different technique, often referred to as a "lateral suture technique", that will work equally well. This technique is not for overweight dogs. The recovery is slower but most dogs acheive almost normal function in the limb. This procedure does not work as well in larger dogs.

Many times pet owners put off going to the vet because their pet gets very stressed, or in some cases, agressive, when faced with the carrier, the car ride and the veterinary office. If the visit involves the difficult decision about putting a pet to sleep (euthanasia), many pet owners want to avoid the unfamiliar or stressful time at the veterinary office. Here are some tips to help reduce veterinary office stress.

Please call the FDA consumer complaint coordinator for your geographic area. To find your coordinator, visit www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html. Try to have the following information available before calling: Brand name, lot numbers, and Universal Product Code (UPC) for the pet food fed to your pet when it was ill. A lot number is typically stamped on the bag/pouch or on the can lid. Lot numbers usually consist of a series of letters and numbers.

To report complaints about pet food (and other animal feed), please contact you state FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinator(s). Contact information can be found at the list of FDA's Consumer Complaint Coordinators. When reporting, please include as much information as possible, including the specific product name, lot numbers, veterinarian's report and diagnosis, etc.

Sometimes pet owners are unsure if they should take their pet to the vet. Other times, they know that their pet needs to be seen by their vet, but worry that the car trip stress will make their pet worse. IF your pet is truly sick or injured, the need to be seen as soon as possible outweighs the unpleasantness of the car ride. Here are some tips to help determine when a vet visit is necessary.

Lumps on dogs are fairly common as dogs age. Most are not serious, but some can be quite serious. Any time that you notice a lump on your pet, please have it examined by your veterinarian to rule out cancer or other health problems.

In the event that we believe your pet is ill enough to be seen by a veterinarian, we will attempt contact with you to let you know the symptoms your pet is experiencing and let you make that decision. If we can’t reach you and it’s an emergency, we will take your pet to the first available veterinarian.

Please call our phone line with complete details. A volunteer with our welfare program will get back to you to see if we can help.

City Ordinances require owners to clean up after their pets. The Animal Warden, 216-491-1490, handles concerns about pet waste in cooperation with the Health Department.

Thanks to evolution, animals do not readily display signs of illness or weakness. In the wild, ill and weak animals are often abandoned by their pack/flock/herd and attacked by predators. That is why a pet can look OK even when it's ill. Only a veterinarian can diagnose and treat existing and potential health issues. Remember, too, that dogs, cats, and other animals have much shorter lifespans than humans, so pets age faster and illnesses progress faster than in people.

We will make every effort to transport animals to a local vet, if the vet has the time to alter the animal. We use veterinarians on a rotation schedule for altering. By using one of our vets, you receive a reasonable, pre-set price.

Our vetting procedure involves: Proof of identity, Proof of address, Proof of immigration status, Proof of experience and reliability, Tests on common dog walking tasks. London Rate gives all candidates who have passed the vetting procedure training in health and safety and key safekeeping. They are also monitored closely at all times.

Absolutely! We are giving away this FREE PET EXAM Rebate Certificate because we believe every pet should have an annual physical. We don't care if you go to your vet or even see a vet when you are away. Just send us a copy of the vet bill for your pet's exam and your signed FREE PET EXAM Rebate Certificate and we will send you a check.

No. Select Breeders Service Europe will ship enough frozen semen to manage the mare through one complete heat period. The shipping tanks are specially designed cryogenic vessels that maintain the frozen semen at -197?C for at least two weeks. This allows SBSE to ship the semen to your vet well in advance of the anticipated insemination date avoiding the last minute "mad rush" to schedule semen shipments that are associated with cooled transported semen breeding.

posted Nov-24-2007 12:54 PM Three years ago, my dachschund (at only 2 years of age) injured his back, ended up at the UofGuelph Small Animal Clinic having surgery, was paralyzed for two months, started walking again, and now has issues with bladder/bowel control and his legs getting weak when he's out in the cold. Otherwise, he is the nicest, most lovable dog - I've wanted him since I was 8 years old, and my heart melts when I think of him.

StopLik has been very well received by pet owners as an alternative to the Elizabethan Collar and bitter apple sprays to prevent and aid in the treatment of Lick Granuloma.

Loose dogs are bad news, especially when they run together. They can bother neighbors, chase wildlife, get hit by cars, get picked up by Animal Control, and end up costing their owners a lot of money. Instead of letting your dog run loose, please put up a fence or find some other way to confine it to your property. That is the law. 2) More and more dogs in ILE are becoming infested with heart worms.

Call the animal shelter at (972) 219-3478 during regular business hours. A staff member will be happy to complete a found pet report so you can be contacted if an owner contacts us about a missing pet that matches the description of the one you have found. If you are unable to keep the found animal until a searching owner contacts us, you may make arrangements to have us pick it up from you.