Feature Details
- Frequency: 2/wk
- Release date: Wednesdays & Thursdays
- Moves with art: No
- Moves with multimedia: No
- Available: International, U.S. & Canada
My Pet World
Dale speaks for the animals. He is a journalist with a passion for pets and he covers the pet beat like no other reporter. Dale delivers topical, serious news along with advice from leading pet-care professionals. His fresh writing style engages readers. One feature story and one Q&A column each week.
My Pet World Samples
FIP Remains Fatal, But A New Drug is Being Tested
Q: My kitten has been diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis. A: While there's some hope that Polyprenyl Immunostimulant will help cats with feline infectious peritonitis, the jury is still out.
'World's Oldest Dog' Title Open to Debate
As always, you have a lot to tell me. Here are some of your recent comments via email: "My dog was the oldest ever to live in the U.S., a world's record at 23-½. My dog even outlived the veterinarians, and their client records are gone.
Swine Flu Threat to Pets Seems Minimal
Q: I have the flu, should I worry about my cat? Q: Do I need to worry about getting the flu from my cat? A: These are samples of emails I've received pertaining to the cat in Iowa diagnosed with the H1N1 virus.
Should We Worry About Pets Catching H1N1?
The fact that a single cat came down with the H1N1 is fascinating to scientists, veterinary infectious disease researchers and human virologists, but is this truly significant at all?
Canine Insulin Best Choice for Diabetic Dogs
Q: Can you use human insulin for dogs? A: The short answer is yes. If you'd asked this question a few days earlier, Murray says, her answer for the insulin of choice for diabetic dogs would have been a product called Vetsulin.
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