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We must treat all pets with respect and care

I recently learned of a horrific situation in which a person addicted to several substances was breeding English Bulldogs with no knowledge of the breed. This man had 11 dogs in a two-bedroom condo. He had six puppies housed in filthy cages. Those pu

Published: Apr. 19, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Pet cremation or burial?

One of our pets passed away unexpectedly a few weeks ago. My wife and I are both veterinarians, so though we were distraught we knew what we wished for his remains. For many of my clients one of the hardest decisions they have to make when a pet pass

Published: Apr. 19, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Morning sun and the cry of hawks

One way I know spring is coming is that the morning sun shines in my face and wakes me. The picture window in our bedroom faces east. At the winter solstice, the sun is so far south that I can only see the way it colors the sky in the pre-dawn hours,

Published: Mar. 22, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Purchasing a 'designer' dog only encourages irresponsible breeding

You may have heard some of the funny names of the new "designer" dogs, such as labradoodles, peek-a-poos, meagles and so many others.

Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

How to help your pet age well

This article will cover some"semi-veterinary" things that you can do to help an aging pet increase mobility and comfort around the house. We see a fairly high percentage of elderly pets, and we are often impressed with some of the things owners

Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Nocturnal harbingers of spring

The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but to owls in the area spring is in the air.

Published: Mar. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Pet Memorials

Scout

Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Acupuncture can be a benefit for some pets

Q: A friend of mine has found acupuncture very helpful for her arthritis. Can my cat or dog benefit from acupuncture?

Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Facility will put animal services under one roof

As construction of the County's new Animal Services Center on Eubanks Road steadily progresses, I am increasingly excited about the changes that await our department and the community. With the new facility becoming operational sometime in April, res

Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

A valued though rarely seen neighbor

Growing up in Chapel Hill I always considered the mink as an exotic animal.

Published: Feb. 1, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

What's shakin'

• Orientation for the Orange County Animal Shelter, 1081 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., will be held Jan. 8, 10-11:30 a.m., and Jan. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Training will be held Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register by calling 967-7383 or e-mail Published: Jan. 4, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Patience and love will help you and your new pet adapt

Pets are like children. They are not easy to take care of at times. They can and will create some chaos, especially when first coming home to live.

Published: Jan. 4, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Gastric problem in large dogs can be a dangerous condition

Q: We would like to have a giant breed dog but are concerned about bloat. What is it and what can we do to prevent it?

Published: Jan. 4, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

The snake who came in from the cold

I received a phone call the other day from a woman who wanted to know what to do with a large black rat snake she had found, sprawled out, too cold to move, in her attic. Everyone knows snakes are cold-blooded and they hibernate in the winter. But wh

Published: Dec. 7, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Orange partnership offers '$20 Fix'

An agreement has been entered into between Orange County's Animal Services Department and AnimalKind to offer a low cost spay/neuter program called The $20 Fix. The agreement provides "no cost" and "low cost" spay and neutering of

Published: Dec. 7, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Pet Memorials

Cleo

Published: Dec. 7, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

What about pet insurance?

Q: We give our pets very good medical care, but this care has become more expensive over time. We have heard about pet insurance -- should we enroll in a plan? Which one should we choose?

Published: Dec. 7, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

What to do about 'lumps and bumps'

Q: Our cat/dog has a bump on her side that we have noticed recently. We do not think it really bothers her. It is about the size of a pea. Should we have the veterinarian take a look or should we just watch it?

Published: Nov. 2, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story

Remember to winterize your pets

The natives will say that winter is on the way, and while I might argue that it barely feels like fall to this Maine native, of one thing I am sure. We all need to remember our pets' needs as the temperatures drop.

Published: Nov. 2, 2008 12:30 AM | Full story