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K-STATE VETERINARIAN HAS TIPS FOR OWNERS OF THUNDERSTORM-PHOBIC DOGS:
It's not just people, such as young children, who may find
thunderstorms an anxiety-raising experience. Some dogs also are afraid
of thunderstorms, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.
July 2007
K-STATE SMALL ANIMAL SURGEON SAYS SOME COMMON HUMAN INJURIES ALSO
COMMON IN DOGS: Like their human owners, dogs are at risk of suffering
broken bones, torn ligaments, arthritis and congenital diseases.
Fortunately for both pet owner and pet, there are veterinarians who
can treat these ailments and get pets back on their feet. James Roush,
an orthopedic surgeon at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at
Kansas State University, is one such veterinarian. June 2007
Sidebar: K-STATE SMALL ANIMAL SURGEON OFFERS TIPS ON PREVENTING
ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES TO DOGS: James Roush, an orthopedic surgeon at
Kansas State University's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, offers
tips to help dog owners, especially those with young puppies, prevent
injuries to their pets. June 2007
K-STATE VETERINARIAN OFFERS WARM WEATHER PET CARE TIPS: While warm
weather is welcomed by most people, spring and summer can bring
certain dangers to pets. A Kansas State University veterinarian says
pet owners should be alert to seasonal health issues.
K-STATE'S VETERINARY MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL OFFERING UNDERWATER
REHABILITATION TREATMENT: Dogs and cats may find themselves under
water for rehabilitation at Kansas State University's Veterinary
Medical Teaching Hospital. February 2007
FOODS LIKE RAISINS AND NUTS THAT ARE GOOD FOR US CAN BE BAD FOR OUR
DOGS, K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS: Many conscientious dog owners
wouldn't think of giving their canine a tasty but dangerous chocolate
bar. But they may not know that giving a dog a handful of fruit or
nuts can be just as risky. January 2007
NEW ANTI-OBESITY MEDICATION AVAILABLE SOON FOR PAUNCHY POOCH, BUT
K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO HELP SLIM PET: An
anti-obesity drug for overweight dogs that recently got approval from
the Food and Drug Administration may soon be on its way to your
veterinarian's office. January 2007
DANGEROUS DOGS: A VIEWPOINT ON BREED BANS: Viewpoint by Ralph C.
Richardson, DVM. This letter was initially prepared for publication in
The Manhattan Mercury in response to letters and articles about breed
bans. September 2006
K-STATE ANIMAL POISON CONTROL HOTLINE CONNECTS PET OWNERS, OTHER
VETERINARIANS WITH K-STATE VETERINARY TOXICOLOGISTS: When a precocious
pet gets into something it shouldn't, the experts at Kansas State
University are just a phone call away. August 2006
K-STATE EXPERT OFFERS ADVICE ON EVACUATING WITH A PET IF DISASTER
STRIKES: When New Orleans residents were forced to leave their homes
after Hurricane Katrina last year, they often faced a difficult
choice: Stay in harm's way with their animal companions or flee to
safety and leave their pets behind. July 2006
VETERINARIANS SEE MORE CASES OF LEPTOSPIROSIS IN WARM, WET WEATHER: If
your dog is in the wrong place at the wrong time, its life could be in
danger from exposure to leptospirosis. July 2006
SIDEBAR: WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG HAS LEPTOSPIROSIS: If your dog is
infected with leptospirosis, it is important to prevent infection of
other dogs and to protect yourself. Lepto is a zoonotic disease -- one
that can be passed from dog to human through contact with contaminated
urine. July 2006
HORSE 'BUCKS' THE ODDS TO SURVIVE AND COMPETE AFTER INJURY: Buck the
horse is aptly named: he bucked the odds and survived and thrived in
spite of suffering a severe injury in a training accident. June 2006
CRIME FIGHTER FIGHTS FOR HIS LIFE WITH AN ASSIST FROM K-STATE VETS:
Riko's life is at risk every day as a drug dog for the Wabaunsee
County, Kan., Sheriff's Office. However, his life was on the line when
he needed the very things he takes off the streets: drugs and money.
June 2006
K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS SPECIAL SURGERY USUALLY BEST FOR DOG'S
LIGAMENT TEAR: Tearing a cruciate ligament in the knee is not just
something humans can do. Man's best friend also can sustain the
injury. And, just like in humans, surgery may be the best option to
repair the damage in dogs, according to a Kansas State University
veterinary medicine professor. May 2006
K-STATE VETERINARIAN OFFERS TIPS ON BATHING DOGS: How often you need
to bathe your dog may depend on whether it lives inside or outside or
if it has a skin condition, according to an assistant professor at
Kansas State University's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. April
2006
K-STATE RESEARCH TEAM IN SEARCH OF CAUSE, CURE OF MYSTERIOUS
RESPIRATORY DISEASE AFFLICTING RACING GREYHOUNDS: It is a mysterious
respiratory disease that thus far has scientists baffled. The illness
resembles the canine flu that is spreading across the nation. This
disease, which some have referred to as "kennel cough," has been
afflicting racing greyhounds in Kansas and across the country, and
resulting in quarantined facilities, lost revenue and even in the
death of some dogs. November 2005
K-STATE VETERINARIANS HELP DOG OWNERS DIAGNOSE COUGHS: "Dogs cough
occasionally, just like humans, but persistent or frequent coughing
isn't normal," said Susan Nelson, assistant professor at the
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Kansas State University.
October 2005
K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS DOG'S FREQUENT ITCHING MAY BE ALLERGY:
Allergies may be the culprit if your dog's scratching and rubbing have
become more frequent and severe, according to a Kansas State
University veterinarian. October 2005
K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS LITTER TRAINING AN OPTION FOR DOGS: When
dogs have to hold in urine, it may predispose them to bladder
infections, said Susan Nelson, assistant professor of clinical
sciences at the Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital. An alternative? Litter train your dog. August 2005
PETS NEED TO BE RESTRAINED WHILE RIDING IN CARS: Often, pets are
forgotten when it comes to buckling up. However, a Kansas State
University veterinarian says dogs and cats are just as susceptible to
injury as young children when riding in a car. August 2005
K-STATE VETERINARIAN SAYS OWNERS NEED TO MONITOR HEALTH OF OLDER PETS:
When beloved pets reach older ages, their owners need to become a bit
more active as health care providers than when the pets were younger.
That's the word from Kansas State University veterinarian Dr. William
Fortney, assistant professor of diagnostic medicine/pathobiology.
August 2005
PROTECT YOUR DOG OR CAT FROM THE SUN: Summer is a time of fun ... and
sun. Most people take precautions to protect their children from the
sun's rays, but many pet owners don't realize it is also important to
protect their pets from the sun. June 2005
K-STATE VETERINARIAN SUGGESTS ITEMS TO HAVE IN YOUR PET'S FIRST AID
KIT: Many people have a first aid kit for themselves and their
children they keep around the house, but what about their pets? May
2005
OWNERS CAN HELP PETS OVERCOME FEAR OF THUNDERSTORMS: When the thunder
rolls and the lightning strikes, does your pet become visibly
frightened? If so, you're not alone. Many pets, especially dogs, are
fearful of thunderstorms. SIDEBAR: 10 signs your dog is anxious or
afraid. April 2005
YOUR STINKY PET MAY NEED TO SEE THE VETERINARIAN: A smelly cat or
stinky dog may actually be a sign of a bigger problem than odor. Dr.
William Fortney, assistant professor of diagnostic
medicine/pathobiology at Kansas State University's College of
Veterinary Medicine, said some odors in cats and dogs aren't normal
and should be checked by a veterinarian. April 2005
SPECIAL CONCERNS TO CONSIDER WHEN OWNING A LARGE DOG: Owners may love
their big dogs, but they should also be aware of special health
concerns for large, purebred canines. April 2005
SPECIAL CONCERNS TO CONSIDER WHEN OWNING A SMALL DOG: While you may
love the size and facial features of your toy poodle, these
characteristics are at the root of many health problems small,
purebred dogs face. April 2005
SHOULD YOU THROW YOUR DOG A BONE?: Dr. William Fortney, assistant
professor of diagnostic medicine/pathobiology at Kansas State
University's College of Veterinary Medicine, said it depends on the
dog, the bone and the reasons you have for giving your dog a bone.
April 2005
TRAVELING OR MOVING OUT OF THE CONTINENTAL U.S. WITH YOUR PET: Some
pet owners vacation or even move out of the continental United States
with their pets. Both traveling and moving out of the country involve
extensive planning and preparation. March 2005
K-STATE PROFESSOR OFFERS TIPS ON HOW TO DEVELOP A BACKYARD SANCTUARY
WITH YOU BEST FRIEND IN MIND: With the approach of spring, if there
are two passions that may be most at odds, it may be being a gardener
and being a dog lover. March 2005
CATS SHOULD BE TESTED EARLY FOR FELINE LEUKEMIA: As HIV does in
people, the feline leukemia virus inserts a copy of its DNA into a
cat's cells. These cells may later be transformed into cancer cells or
cells that no longer function normally. February 2005
PETS HAVE PLAQUE ON THEIR TEETH, TOO: An assistant professor of
clinical sciences at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary
Medicine, says pets should receive the same dental care as people.
February 2005
K-STATE VETERINARIAN OFFERS 10 NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR PET OWNERS:
Now that the new year is well under way and you have your own
resolutions either under control or long-forgotten, it may be time to
set some goals for your pet. January 2005
Updated June 2007
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July 11, 2007
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