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A bird's diet can be tricky
June 18, 2013
A bird's diet can be tricky
For the greater part of the year, I have been guilty in that most of the weekly veterinary articles presented have been dealing with matters affecting your pet dog or cat. As a result, I have somewhat been slightly biased towards dogs and cats than to other pets such as birds, fish and exotics. Today, I will try and make it up to the bird lovers and show more love to my feathery friends.
Birds ma...
June 11, 2013
Baark! spays and neuters animals in San Salvador and Rum Cay
In May, volunteers from Baark! visited San Salvador for a three-day spay and neuter (S&N) clinic. Volunteers traveled from Cat Island, Andros, Freeport and Nassau to take part. It was the inspiration of Dave and Karen Kredl, Canadians who have been traveling to San Salvador for many years. Due to their hard work in fundraising and organization, we were able to spay and neuter 74 animals in San Sal...
Intervertebral disc disease
June 04, 2013
Intervertebral disc disease
For years I have suffered from back problems. Most veterinarians and animal professionals (groomers, farmers, vet technicians) at some time or the other will suffer from a back condition that is usually due from lifting up dogs and holding large animals. My back condition resulted from lifting heavy dogs and lifting weights. However, just like their own owners and some of their veterinarians, dogs...
How to recognize a sick bird and what to do
May 21, 2013
How to recognize a sick bird and what to do
Most diseases in caged birds are directly or indirectly related to malnutrition and stress. Malnutrition most often stems from what the bird eats, rather than how much he eats. Most birds are offered enough food, but they do not receive enough of the proper food and in the proper proportions. Stress results from any condition that compromises a bird's state of well-being. Examples include poor hus...
Community Vet, Dr. Grant Helps the Animals of Bimini
February 14, 2013
Community Vet, Dr. Grant Helps the Animals of Bimini
BIMINI, Bahamas - The two small islands of Bimini do not have a veterinary clinic, but
there is no shortage of animals in need of care. Several times
a year Dr. Valentino Grant, from the Palmdale Veterinary Clinic in Nassau,
visits Bimini to do checkups as well as spay and neuter clinics. He
offers reduced prices and local donations help cover the cost of certain
treatments for stray animals ...
Community Vet, Dr. Grant Helps the Animals of Bimini
February 13, 2013
Community Vet, Dr. Grant Helps the Animals of Bimini
BIMINI, Bahamas - The two small islands of Bimini do not have a veterinary clinic, but
there is no shortage of animals in need of care. Several times
a year Dr. Valentino Grant, from the Palmdale Veterinary Clinic in Nassau,
visits Bimini to do checkups as well as spay and neuter clinics. He
offers reduced prices and local donations help cover the cost of certain
treatments for stray animals ...
January 24, 2013
Atlantic,Paradise Island Successfully Tags and Releases It's Sixth Manta Ray
PARADISE ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS (January 24, 2013) ? Today at Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas, a team of 28 marine aquarists, divers and veterinarian team completed the transfer of a 1110-pound manta ray from the resort?s 2.7 million-gallon marine habitat back into the Atlantic Ocean as part of their renowned release and research program. This move marks the sixth successful manta ra...
'Operation Potcake' a Success
January 21, 2013
'Operation Potcake' a Success
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Close to 2,000 dogs in New Providence have been sterilised through Operation Potcake, a two-week spay and neuter initiative by the international organisation Animal Balance and the Bahamas Humane Society. And, "irresponsible" pet owners came under fire for abandoning their animals.
Deputy Prime Minister In Visit To Operation Potcake
January 15, 2013
Deputy Prime Minister In Visit To Operation Potcake
Deputy Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis paid a visit to Operation Potcake's Fox Hill clinic and was amazed by the size and level of organisation on display.
Five rules to keep your holiday foods safe
December 21, 2012
Five rules to keep your holiday foods safe
Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
-- Following five simple rules when preparing and handling food can help
ensure that holiday meals and treats add to the season's festivities
rather than making people sick, say experts at PANAFTOSA, the Pan
American Health Organization's specialized center for food safety and
veterinary public health.
About one-third of foodborne disease
outbreaks are caused by unsaf...
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