From the monthly archives:

August 2010

Peeking Porcupine

by Ellen B. on August 31, 2010

Up close wild life video footage taken from a Drs. Foster & Smith office! Watch as a porcupine climbs up & down a tree, then waddles across the road.

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Fish Dropsy

by Drs. Foster and Smith on August 30, 2010

Dropsy is a preventable bacterial infection that affects freshwater fishes where their scales raise from the body.

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Wildlife attacks on pets can happen right in their owners’ backyards, even in urban areas. Here are some precautions that can help keep your pet safe from wildlife.

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Thank a Dog

by Ellen B. on August 26, 2010

On National Dog Day, we recognize how dogs enrich our lives. They love us unconditionally, protect us, and can even help our medical health!

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Dog agility is so much fun – especially when you achieve a clean run in the Excellent level of AKC dog agility!

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Dogs are smart and thrive when learning new things. Are you helping your dog get the mental workout that he needs to thrive?

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Fat Cat Update

by Keri K. on August 23, 2010

No free choice food, smaller portions, fewer treats, more activity, and ignoring his initial complaining all worked together to make a cat healthier.

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Dr. Race Foster discusses the importance of pet wellness exams and visiting your veterinarian.

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Pet Passionate? Yes We Are!

by Ellen B. on August 19, 2010

Enjoy this fun video tour of several offices around the building to find out if Drs. Foster & Smith employees really are passionate about pets!

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Is your cat stressed by visits to the veterinarian? Read these tips to help your cat like (or at least not mind) vet visits.

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Swim Bladder

by Drs. Foster and Smith on August 17, 2010

A swim bladder enables a fish to stay afloat when it stops swimming. Learn more!

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Got cats? Got scratched up walls, window sills, chair & table legs, carpeting and worst of all – your own leg? A cat scratching post can be your friend!

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Check out Dr. Foster’s interview about pet vaccinations, and other information about our National Pet Vaccination Initiative.

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