Blogs Posts on "Veterinarians"

How to Find the Ideal Pet Sitter by Dog Info on Nov 7, 2009If you own a pet that is dependent on daily care (and most are), you understand the problems you face when leaving home for a few days. One option is taking your pet to a boarding facility, but many people prefer to hire a pet sitter to come into the...

iPhone dog resources app: petcentric places by Dog Jaunt on Oct 15, 2009In an earlier post, I reviewed PetMD Finder, an iPhone application that lists the nearest veterinarians, daycare centers, dog parks, dog sitters, dog walkers, groomers, and pet-friendly hotels (or you can provide a zip code for the location you̵...

A healthcare career with animals by All the Creatures on Sep 29, 2009Almost everyone I know wanted to be a veterinarian at one point in their younger years. Either their grades in school or finances kept them from becoming one. There are many other animal health careers besides vets. There are veterinarian technicians...

iPhone dog resources app: PetMD Finder by Dog Jaunt on Sep 17, 2009A while ago I wrote about an iPhone application called Off Leash that helps you locate nearby off-leash dog parks. Since then, I’ve added a couple more dog-related apps to my iPhone, including PetMD Finder. Despite the name, the app is not just...

Happy Bella Day by Cheek and Bluster on Aug 3, 2009It was on August 3, 2000 that my (then) wife spotted Bella trotting into an intersection. As the stoplight turned green, signaling the waiting traffic to proceed forward toward the hapless little stray, my ex rushed out into the open space and wave...

Is Your Dog’s Vet a Vaccination Expert? by Truth4Dogs on Jul 23, 2009Does your vet vaccinate safely? Or is he or she careless, profit driven or behind the times? Countless veterinarians cause real damage by giving unnecessary shots or vaccinating sick animals. Learn if your own vet vaccinates safely -- using the lates...

Cats and dogs meet up online in Colombia by Take A Plunge on Jun 18, 2009If human can have social networks to share their thoughts, then why can’t their pets have a social network? A Colombian engineer thinks so. He has launched mypetbum.com, which may be the Facebook for cats and dogs. Now what it can do? My Petbu...

Vaccinating Unhealthy Pets: Beware Reactions & Vaccine Failure by Truth4Dogs on Apr 29, 2009All vaccine labels and inserts state that vaccines are for use in healthy animals only. Unfortunately, no one defines healthy. As a result, dogs and cats who should never be vaccinated get shots anyway, sometimes lots of shots, sometimes with disas...