A new community service campaign to inform the public about the dangers of heat-related issues has been launched by the Auburn University Staff Council. “Beat the Heat, Check the Back Seat” is the brainchild of College of Veterinary Medicine employees Hollie Lee and Sharron Barney, who serve on the Auburn University Staff Council’s Health and […]
The Canine Chronicle would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day holiday. Enjoy a great day with family and friends while honoring those who have lost their lives in their service to our country.
There are lots of opportunities for dogs and their owners these days, a veritable plethora of sports that provide mental stimulus and physical activity for the dog. Some, like agility for example, are designed to do the same for the dog’s owner. But for almost every breed, there is one type of work for which they are uniquely suited. In other words, the work the breed was intended to do, their “real job.”
America’s Largest Independent Evaluator of Charities Recognizes Foundation’s Sound Fiscal Management, Commitment to Accountability and Transparency RALEIGH, N.C. — The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, has received the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities. The […]
Optigen is offering a Summer Discount Days promotion for online entries starting May 21, 2015 through June 21, 2015. The code for the promotion is sunny15. Entries must be made during this time frame for the maximum discount of 25% off. Clients then have up to thirty days to get samples to Optigen for testing. […]
By Amy Fernandez Life in New York seems to get more complicated and confusing every day. The city’s love/hate relationship with animals stands as a prime example. For instance, despite ongoing bitter opposition, our new mayor continues his ridiculous crusade to ban carriage horses from Central Park. Meanwhile, up in Albany the New York State […]
It is with great regret that we report the passing of Mrs. Kathy Beliew of Redlands, California. She passed away shortly after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Kathy was a respected judge of Best in Show and all Hound and Non-Sporting breeds. She was an admired longtime breeder of Chow Chows under the Imagine prefix. […]
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Margaret Young Renihan of Burbank, California on Monday, May 18th. Margaret was a respected AKC judge of many breeds, including Best in Show, and all Hound, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting breeds. She was popular with fellow judges and exhibitors alike. She was a mother […]
The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has reported the first positive case of Canine Influenza in Georgia. The University of Georgia Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory sent out a notice to Georgia veterinarians regarding the case late last week. The affected dog’s symptom’s included coughing, fever, lethargy, and lack of appetite. The dog was also up […]
You wouldn’t know it from the weather, but one unmistakable clue confirms that spring has arrived here in Queens. Lost dog posters adorn every tree, lamp post and bulletin board. Granted, runaway dogs don’t follow any predetermined schedule, but the sudden spike in these incidents happens like clockwork every spring. There are plenty of contributory reasons for it.
