For many this spring, the return of the sun and warm weather also means a return of seasonal allergies. The sniffling, sneezing and itching can be a frustrating characteristic of this time of year. As you head for the pharmacist to combat your allergies once again, keep an eye on your pets — they may be suffering, too.
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, spotlighting a peak season for asthma and allergy symptoms as pollen and other allergens come out in full force.
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The 2013 Dog Olympics will be held this Sunday, April 14. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Minnesota’s Leatherdale Equine Center and is hosted by the U of M College of Veterinary Medicine’s Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Event-goers are encouraged to bring their dog to participate in the day’s games and contests including an obstacle course challenge, best trick competition, costume contest, high jump challenge, doggie relay race and more. Prizes will be awarded.
The 2013 Dog Olympics is open to the public and will take place indoors. Tickets are required for admission and can be purchased online prior to the event at http://umn-dogolympics.
Epilepsy is a complex condition that the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Ned Patterson, Ph.D., D.V.M., seeks to dissect and understand in canines in order to improve treatment for humans…
The Minnesota Urolith Center (MUC) at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine recently reached a big milestone: they received their 750,000th urolith, or bladder stone.
Data collected from urolith samples helps the MUC provide recommendations, consultations, clinical studies and lectures on uroliths and how to better treat and prevent them worldwide.
The receipt of the “struvite-calcium phosphate carbonate stone” was also marked by a $500,000 renewed sponsorship of the center by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
Kristi Flynn, D.V.M., a veterinarian with the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, knows firsthand that the holidays can be a dangerous time for pets.
She’s seen pets come into clinic for everything from stomach problems to fractures and strains during the winter months. Who knew the holidays could be so hazardous for pets?
If you’re looking for ways to keep your pet out of harm’s way this holiday season, here are a few of Flynn’s top tips …
