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12/23/2011

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AKC List of Dog Breeds for people with Allergies
11/26/2011

1. Bedlington Terrier
2. Bichon Frise
3. Chinese Crested Hairless
4. Irish Water Spaniel
5. Kerry Blue Terrier
6. Maltese
7. Poodle
8. Portuguese Water Dog
9. Schnauzer
10. Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier
11. Xoloitzcuintli

Promeris linked to Pemphigus Foliaceus
04/21/2011

Pfizer drops Promeris after study at NCSU finds link to pemphigus foliaceus. Read the entire study prebulication at:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Metaflumizone-amitraz%20%28Promeris%29associated%20pustular%20acantholytic%20dermatitis%20in%2022%20dogs%3A%20evidence%20suggests%20contact%20drug-triggered%20pemphigus%20foliaceus

Target Sells Merial Products in Human Pharmacy
04/21/2011

Melissa Heflin of Veterinary Practice News reports, that as a convenience to its customers, Target's pilot program to pet owners, also sells animal only pharmaceuticals in its human pharmacy. However, Merial spokeswoman Natasha Mahanes said the company is NOT doing business with Target.

“Merial does not have commercial relationships with Target or any mass retailers, pet specialty retailers, online pet specialty Internet sites or warehouse stores, and cannot speculate on where they get their product,” Mahanes said.

“Merial has always distributed its products exclusively to licensed, actively practicing veterinarians, and we have not changed that policy.”

As a pet owner you should know where your pet's products are coming from. Merial is not sure, so ask your veterinarian.

Awards

ASPCA Website Announces Death of Dog of Year
11/20/2009

On October 29, a very special 8-year-old black Labrador Retriever arrived at New York City’s Pierre Hotel and charmed a ballroom full of people while receiving the ASPCA Dog of the Year award. The Lab was Archie, assistance dog and social lifeline for Iraq war veteran Sergeant Clay Rankin. The event was the 2009 ASPCA Humane Awards Luncheon.

Archie’s talents and warmth were clearly recognized by the ASPCA. His humane hero description read: Archie's loyalty and perseverance in helping Sgt. Rankin accomplish his daily tasks has allowed the veteran to regain his confidence and independence, move forward with his life and continue serving the country he loves.

It was when Sgt. Rankin took to the podium to accept Archie’s award, however, that the depth of their relationship became clear. “Archie helps me to walk. He helps me to maintain my balance. If I need something, he gets it for me,” began the Sergeant. “He also wakes me if I’m having nightmares and touches me with his nose if I start going into a flashback.” He then told a powerful story about one soldier who’d been sent home with a bad injury. When he met Archie during a hospital visit, he smiled for the first time since being deployed. “There is life after injuries,” the Sergeant assured the rapt audience, who gave him a standing ovation.

On Thursday, November 12, while returning home after visiting soldiers at a VA hospital in San Antonio, TX, Archie passe...
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