Flu shot season begins Wednesday, September 24, 2008 There’s plenty more vaccine to go around this year. A record number of up to 146 million doses are being manufactured.
West Nile season appears to be mildest in 7 years Monday, September 29, 2008 The West Nile virus season is on track to be the mildest in seven years, with less than a third the number of serious cases as last year’s total, U.S. health officials said.
While trying to put more of an emphasis on our eating habits and seeking healthier, organic, all natural or homemade foods, we haven’t forgotten to focus on our other significant other: The family pet.
Is Pet Insurance Necessary ? by Peter D Noble Pet insurance is not high on most American’s agenda despite tens of millions of pet owners; the reason for this remains a mystery. We all know just how important it is to have health insurance; so we should do the same for our pets. This is an often overlooked area and thought to be superfluous by some; this attitude quickly changes when these pet owners are presented with the bills for treatment. No area is immune for price increases and vets fee
(ARA) - When it comes to caring for our pets’ health, most of us don’t bat an eye when it comes to spending money on expensive prescriptions or procedures, even for common health problems like skin allergies, digestive upset and urinary tract infections.