HILLSDALE - From heat waves to fireworks, summer can take a toll on pets’ emotional and physical wellness.
Traveling with an animal can also be dangerous if appropriate safety measures are not taken.
Celebrated in May, this National Pet Month provides opportunity to brush up on a few safety precautions. StatePoint Media offers the following tips when traveling with a dog:
1. Restrain your pet. A proper restraint will protect your dog if an accident should occur. The Center for Pet Safety recommends using a quality crash-tested harness to keep your dog safe.
2. Rein in your pooch. Allowing your dog to stick their head out the window is more dangerous than it seems. It can cause road debris to get into their eyes, nose and mouth and potentially lead to serious injuries.
June 01, 2021
Published on May 12, 2021
Two alumni of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine were recognized with the institution’s highest honors.
Dr. Charles Lemme
Dr. Charles Lemme (Iowa State ’75) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, received the William P. Switzer Award in Veterinary Medicine. For over 40 years, Dr. Lemme has been a leader in organized veterinary medicine, whether at the local, state, or national level.
Dr. Lemme first got involved in organized veterinary medicine early in his career as a small animal practitioner in Evanston, Illinois, serving as a committee chair and board member of the Chicago VMA. In 1985, he returned home to Iowa, where he served in numerous leadership positions in the Iowa VMA as well as locally with the Linn County VMA and Eastern Iowa VMA.
With so many temptations for pets in your garden, it’s smart to know what risks exist for your pets. Here’s how to make your garden a safer place for your four-legged family members.
By JOE ELMORE, CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT AND CEO
Perhaps, the most pressing issue facing animal shelters across South Carolina is the overwhelming number of Pit Bull Type Dogs (PBTDs) entering government and government-contracted facilities. Their disproportionately large numbers, due to a lack of accessible and affordable spay/neuter, create circumstances that place this majestic dog, through no fault of its own, in situations where it is harmed or causes harm to others.
Note: Pit Bull is not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as a specific breed of dog. Rather it is a cadre of breeds, most often associated with American Staffordshire Terriers, American Bullies, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Bulldog, along with any mixed breed dog that shares certain physical characteristics with these terrier-type breeds.