Archive for December, 2009

First Case of H1N1 Influenza Confirmed in US Dog

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The first case of H1N1 influenza in dogs in the United States has been confirmed.

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Coprophagia Treatment: Dealing with Dogs that Eat Poop

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

There are many theories about why dogs eat feces and many different methods of dealing with coprophagia (poop eating).

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Rhode Island SPCA and Bonniedale Farms

Friday, December 11th, 2009

History of Glocester, RI’s Bonniedale Farm, including the involvement of the Rhode Island SPCA to rescue the animals and find homes for them.

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Trap– Neuter– Release Programs for Feral Cats

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Trap–neuter–release (TNR) programs involve humanely trapping feral cats, neutering or spaying the cats and then releasing them back to the outdoors.

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H1N1 Influenza and Pets: The Latest News

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

A lot of questions exist about the risk of H1N1 infection in our pets and the risk of human exposure to H1N1 through our pets.

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H1N1 Influenza Virus and Animals

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

As the H1N1 influenza endemic continues, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the dangers posed to their pets. This list of resources has been collected to keep you up-to-date on the most current information available about the H1N1 virus and its risk to animals, particularly those which are kept as pets. Check back frequently as [...]

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