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How Often Should You Feed Your Dog?

Feeding your pet a right amount of food at a right time ensures they stay healthy and fit. The amount and time of feeding depends on the size, age and breed of your dog.Generally, a pet is only fed 2 times a day, however, this may not be the case for younger dogs or pups. Toy Body weight: 3 lbsFood: Cups per day: 1/3 c

Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?

The simple answer is no. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Your physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician’s assistant (PA) or certified nurse specialist (CNS) can prescribe medical equipment for a patient. Medicare is considered the driver when it comes to …

Dog Flu Symptoms: What to Look For

Dog flu symptoms are often difficult to notice, but if your dog has a fever, decreased appetite and is lethargic, he might have the flu. Learn to recognize dog flu symptoms so you can get your dog the treatment he needs.

How Old is Your Dog in People Years?

Beginning at around age 7, many dogs enter their senior years. At this stage, dogs often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts.

5 potentially deadly body pains you should never ignore

Nearly everyone experiences a headache or leg cramp on occasion. But when do these aches warrant a visit to the doctor's office or hospital?

Worried about dog flu? Tips to protect your pup

As an outbreak of canine flu spreads "like wildfire," experts offer some advice to help keep your pet safe

Vet: Why animal health is vital to Earth's health

Constant attention to and improvement in animal health is crucial for US and global sustainability as well as increased food security and better resource management, writes Dave Sjeklocha, a technical services veterinarian from Kansas. Sjeklocha outlines specific ways advances in disease management have continued to lower the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from farm animals.

Animal research successes spur growth in science…but PeTA can only complain

What do multiple myeloma, influenza, advanced breast cancer, atrial fibrillation, thyroid cancer, ear infection, advanced ovarian cancer and obesity all have in common? One commonality is obvious –…

Animal Bites: Do You Need Medical Care?

Animal Bites: Do You Need Medical Care?If you’ve just suffered a dog, cat, or even a monkey bite, the first thing you’ll want to do is get to a safe place, away from whatever bit you.","emailTLD":"Please enter a valid email address."}}}; /* */

Veterinary visits help keep pets, humans healthy

Pets may transmit bacteria, parasites and even rabies to their owners, writes physician Anthony Komaroff, a Harvard Medical School professor. Dr. Komaroff recommends that all pets undergo regular veterinary visits for preventive care such as deworming and vaccinations. Additionally, commonsense practices including thorough hand-washing will help prevent problems, adds Dr. Komaroff.

Equipment Leasing Blog: Medical Equipment for Hospitals, Clinics and More!

From doctors starting their own medical practice, to established hospitals and clinics, health professionals can turn to medical equipment leasing to acquire the supplies and upgraded equipment necessary. Tiger Leasing wants to be your medical equipment and supplies provider, and we've made it easy for healthcare professionals to upgrade or grow with the right medical equipmentWith over 30 years in the equipment leasing business, our…

No Ordinary Pup: How to Interact with On-Duty Service Dogs

What Are the Benefits of Buying Refurbished Medical Equipment?

How much do you know about the benefits of buying refurbished medical equipment? Read on to learn everything on the subject. Visit today!

If Your Doctor Recommends Medical Equipment, Shop Around First 

It is unfair and annoying that patients have to shop around to get the best price on medical equipment. The silver lining is that you actually can.

Ongoing Research Could Lead To End Of Animal Testing

Scientists are evaluating the effectiveness of testing new products on animals before humans consume the products.

A Doctor Confronts Medical Errors — And Flaws In The System That Create Mistakes

Dr. Danielle Ofri says medical errors are more common than most people realize: "If we don't talk about the emotions that keep doctors and nurses from speaking up, we'll never solve this problem."