First rhino baby conceived by artificial insemination died
The first rhino ever conceived by artificial insemination has died in the womb a few hours before its birth. The death occurred on August 9 in the Budapest Zoo. The mother of the unborn rhino, Lulu (aged 25), had suffered from uterine bleedings. The reason for the complication was presumably a partial separation of the placenta 12 hours prior to birth, says scientist Dr… click link for more info.
Health Manual for Pet Lovers
Homes with pets should not be without “Pet First Aid,” a guide from the American Red Cross to preventing, preparing for and responding to emergencies involving four-legged furry loved ones. “Pet First Aid” explains emergency care procedures for cats and dogs in simple terms. Written by Bobbie Mammato, DVM, MPH, it runs just over one hundred pages, features more than 130 illustrations and offers step-by-step directions for topics from administering medication to administering CPR and rescue breathing… click link for more info.
More dogs coming down with flu in USA, virus came from horses
A strain of horse flu virus which is now infecting dogs in the USA is spreading and infecting many more pets. As there is no preventable vaccine, veterinarians expect this flu to continue to spread. Even though the flu is not preventable, it is treatable. About one in twenty dogs are dying… click link for more info.