Salem Friends of Felines was full of cats on Saturday, May 18th as low-income pet owners stopped in to get vaccinations and checkups from CVM students and alums who volunteered their time at OSU Day of Service.Organized by Willamette Valley Animal Hospital, the clinic also raised money for the CVM scholarship fund. OSU alums Rob […]
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Students and Alums Join in Day of Service
Friday, May 31st, 2013Research Shows Additional Benefits from Selenium Fertilizer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013When cows, sheep or horses don’t get enough selenium in their diet, it can contribute to a wide array of health problems including muscular dystrophy, abnormal pregnancies, and hoof issues. But selenium is a tricky nutrient for farmers to administer because it can be toxic even in small doses. Research by CVM professor Dr. Jean […]
Portland Ranked #1 Fido-Friendly City
Friday, May 17th, 2013Canines rule in Portland, Oregon which was recently named the dog-friendliest city in the country by national real-estate site Estately. It listed Portland as the top among 17 of the most livable cities for dogs. Rankings were based on factors like number of dog parks; yard sizes of homes for sale; the amount of canine-related […]
Radio Show Raises Money for Rescues
Friday, May 17th, 2013Robert Paul Hudson, who produces the Pet Radio Show from his home in Salem, reaches more than 60,000 people nationwide each month. His show is broadcast live each Saturday morning and recorded as a podcast for iTunes and other podcast networks. It features a variety of pet-related topics and includes interviews with people involved with […]
Osprey Enjoy Local Softball
Friday, May 17th, 2013Bryant Park in Albany, Oregon attracts a lot of softball fans. This year a pair of osprey have joined the fun. The raptors have built a nest and laid eggs atop a 60-foot light pole at one of the parks’ softball fields. Concerned about the osprey’s safety, Albany Parks and Recreation is constructing a new […]
Bird Behavior Class for Vets and other Professionals
Friday, May 17th, 2013How can I stop my bird from screaming? How do I stop him from plucking his feathers? These are common questions from bird owners. Ballance Behavior bird specialists are offering a free class on bird behavior for veterinarians, animal shelter staff, and other professionals. The class is at the Avian Medical Center in Lake Oswego, […]
