2011年11月30日 星期三

How to Find Affordable Veterinary Prescriptions For Your Beloved Pet


If you're buying your pet prescriptions directly from your veterinarian, you're probably paying way too much. The profit margins on popular drugs like Advantix, Frontline, GlycoFlex or Program are massive, meaning you're paying a lot more than you should.

However, you don't have to pay those high prices. Thousands of pet owners have found relief for animals by buying their pet medications through online or phone-based pharmacies that specialize in pet meds. When buying wholesale or through a discount provider, you could save hundreds of dollars every year.

But, how do you do it? What if you need a prescription? For answers to these questions and more, keep reading.

Where do I find wholesale pet prescriptions?

There are scores of companies throughout the United States selling pet prescriptions either online or over the phone. To find a quality seller, try to use a retailer that's recommended by either your veterinarian or friends. Also, look for a seller that's based in the U.S. or Canada and has high standards when it comes to checking for prescriptions.

What happens if my pet actually needs a prescription?

To buy pet medications that require a prescription, you will need to first obtain a prescription from your veterinarian and then either scan or fax the prescription to them. Many pet pharmacies also allow you to input your veterinarian's contact information. They will then call your veterinarian directly to confirm the prescription.

If your veterinarian is averse to transferring your prescription to an online or phone provider, remind them that it is your choice and it's important that you be able to purchase affordable pet medications. Some veterinarians will even match low, online prices, while others simply provide you with the prescription.

How do I ensure quality?

Buy from websites that only sell drugs that are EPA and FDA-approved. Look for the same brand names that are sold at your veterinarian's office. Again, always buy from a North American retailer, and never give your pet medications without first consulting with your veterinarian.

What if my pet needs medication now?

If your pet needs medication right now, then you should purchase your drugs directly from the veterinarian. There's no point in jeopardizing your pet's health to save a few dollars. However, if your pet requires ongoing joint pain medications or heartworm drugs, buying online is a great option.

Compare Prices at Destination RX.Com or Froogle.Com

DestinationRX.com, scans about a dozen major online pharmacies for the best deals. In addition to comparing human prescriptions, the site compares pet prescriptions and over-the-counter animal products. Froogle.com, a Google shopping search engine, also provides the same service for any available product. So, type in your prescription for Rimadyl or Clomicalm and find the lowest price possible.




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Options For Tracking Your Pet


Are you looking for a way to keep better track of your pet? Unfortunately, some pets have a tendency to run away from home on a regular basis. But, even if your pet is a homebody, you might want to consider utilizing some form of pet tracking device in order to avoid losing your pet if it manages to get away from home.

When it comes to pet tracking devices, you have three basic options to select from. These include:

o Radio Pet Tracking

o GPS / GSM Pet Tracking

o Pet Tracking Microchips

Determining which one is best for you is a personal decision that should be made based upon the pros and cons of each device as well as your budget.

Radio Pet Tracking

Radio pet tracking devices are the least expensive form you can purchase. In addition, it is one of the least invasive methods because it involves simply purchasing a special collar with a radio transmitter. When your pet is wearing the collar, you only need to point your receiving device in the direction of your pet and the receiving device will set off a signal. This allows you to track your pet by determining its general direction and then continuing to follow the feedback from the transmitter until your pet is located.

Of course, there are some limitations to radio pet tracking devices. For example, the range of these devices is limited. Most of these devices, however, are able to send and receive signals ranging from one to four miles away. The terrain of the land will have an impact on how far the devices will be able to transmit their signals.

GPS / GSM Pet Tracking

The GPS / GSM pet tracking device is similar to the radio devices in the sense that it involves placing a special collar on your pet. In this case, however, the collar holds a GPS receiver as well as a GSM modem. The GPS, or Global Positioning System, utilizes satellites to estimate where your pet is located within 15 meters or less. The GSM, or Global System for Mobile Technology, modem acts almost like a cell phone that transmits your pet's location through text messaging technology.

This technology is very reliable and you are almost guaranteed to find your pet if it is located in an area that offers GSM cellular service. Therefore, it is important for you to first make certain GSM service is available in your area before getting this service. In addition, this is the most expensive form of pet tracking available, so you also need to make certain it fits within your budget.

Pet Tracking Microchips

Pet tracking microchips are also a more expensive option, but they are also very reliable. While microchips will not actually help you track down your pet, your pet can be easily identified if it has a microchip implanted under its skin. In fact, a simple scan of your pet will bring up a unique identification number that makes it possible to look up your address and have your pet returned to you after it has been found.




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PET - CT Scanning Vs Cancer


Over the past 2 decades, computed tomography (CT) has been the gold standard in the diagnosis and treatment planning of a variety of cancers. People with lung, breast, spinal, and other cancers have reaped the benefits of CTs ability to provide clear images of the body's various organs. While CT provides high-quality images of cancerous areas, it doesn't help the doctor see the body's function, which makes it impossible to catch all cancers. PET scanning fills much of that void.

Short for positron emission tomography scanning, PET scanning has rapidly become a staple in oncology imaging. By definition, cancer cells are very active, multiplying at an abnormal rate. PET scanners visualize the activity of the body's cells, making it possible to see active cancer growths before other technologies like CT can. PET also has the additional capability of showing a physician whether a growth is cancerous or not.

A Terrific Team

Imaging experts have recently begun appreciating the complementary uses of PET and CT scanning and have spent the last few years searching for better ways to combine them. Originally, imaging professionals performed CT and PET scans separately--sometimes even on different days. A radiologist would then take the separate images and evaluate them side by side, searching for irregularities that may indicate cancer.

Computer software eventually made it possible to place the CT and PET images on top of each other to view at the same time. However, it was nearly impossible to transfer a patient from one exam to the next without having some sort of change in the patient's position or the position of the patient's internal organs. Because of this, the images rarely lined up precisely.

The Right Fit

In 2002, the first commercially available PET/CT combination scanner took away these problems by combining CT and PET scans in a single examination. With this advance, the patient now receives both the CT and PET scans before the exam is complete. Rather than attempting to switch back and forth between film images or make sense of misaligned CT and PET images, radiologists can examine PET and CT scans directly on top of one another. As a result, diagnoses are more precise and radiologists are more confident in their findings.

Since the conception of PET/CT scanning, this new innovation has proven to be an important tool in the battle against cancer. Thanks to clearer and more aligned images, radiologists can better pinpoint cancerous cells, helping oncologists to target radiation therapy directly on cancerous cells. More precise radiation therapy means less radiation exposure to surrounding, healthy tissues, which lowers side effects of radiation therapy.




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2011年11月29日 星期二

What If All Licensed Pets Were Microchipped?


You know the drill - you're walking contentedly down the street and look up to spy a "Lost Dog" poster mounted on the phone pole. You take a moment to read it, scan your memory to see if the description or picture sparks any recognition, then shake your head in sorrow as you walk on, wishing them the best in their search for their beloved companion. It's a rather common scenario, especially after a major fireworks event or thunderstorm.

Then, while reading the news a couple of days later you notice a small headline, "City Government Mandates Microchipping of All Licensed Pets". Interesting, you muse, remembering the lost dog poster you passed. You read on. It seems the city council has voted to phase in automatic microchipping of both cats and dogs, to be completed at their annual license renewal.

However, because microchipping is completed at the veterinarians, the program will be phased in over a two year period. Expected rate of compliance is approximately 84% - the compliance rate of dog licensure. Penalty for non-compliance, you read, is tiered. First offense is a warning, second is a small fine and third is a mandatory stay at the city shelter for the pet to be microchipped, and all fees paid by the animal's owner. Further reading informs you that dogs and cats are licensed in this city, but other animals (ferrets, hamsters, turtles,, other reptiles, pigs, horses, goats, etc) tho they can be microchipped, are not included in the mandatory law as they are not licensed.

Lots of questions swarm through your brain. All licensed pets microchipped... who benefits? How much does it cost? Who pays? How? Will it help? If so, what will it help? How?

Microchipping - the application of a rice-sized implant under the skin of your pet between the shoulder blades - aids in the recovery of your pet if s/he's lost or stolen. The small device emits a radio frequency which is easily picked up on a hand held scanner. The chipping usually takes place in a vet's office quickly and easily, with no anesthetic required. The microchip is injected under the skin by a syringe, then scanned to ensure it is sending properly and can be easily read. Then the pet owner registers the chip number, the animal and owner characteristics and contact information with either their vet or to the registry of that specific brand of microchip. Microchipping is done once in a pet's lifetime, and lasts for the pet's lifetime, under normal conditions.

Benefits of microchips:

Quick, safe and easy identification of animals picked up by animal control or turned into animal control shelters or vets offices.
Reduction of animal control expense of housing, feeding, provision of medical care, etc. to pets because microchipped pets are quickly and safely reunited with their owners.
Owners of pets easily benefit by quick and safe return of their lost or stolen animals, with microchipped cats being returned over 20 times more than non-microchipped cats, and microchipped dogs returned 2.5 times more than non-microchipped dogs ( http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/shelterchip.htm for the actual national study itself).

Problems of microchips:

Scanner error - use of non-universal microchip scanner (rare as more offices use the newer, universal ISO standard scanner technology).
Failure of microchip to emit designated radio waves (quite rare).
Difficulty in detection due to migration of chip (again, rare), wriggling animal or metal on collars which interfere with scanner. These problems are mitigated by facilities scanning multiple times during the stay of the animal in the facility.
Pet owner error - failure to keep contact information current with the microchip registry (most common problem - a bit over 30% of microchipped animals are unable to be reunited with their owners because of lack of current contact information).
Please note: British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) began a database in 1996 of adverse reactions to microchips. Their database states of the over 4 million animals microchipped, as of late 2009 there had been only 391 reported adverse reactions. ( http://www.avma.org/issues/microchipping/microchipping_bgnd.asp for full report)

Costs Related to Microchipping:

Initial cost of implant - between $25 - 75.00.
No further monetary costs to pet owner, however there is the cost of time and memory to keep the registry updated of all moves and phone number changes.
Veterinary offices and shelters have scanner and chip costs, including upgrading of equipment.

In my fantasy world where all pets are microchipped we would easily find our lost or stolen companions. All clouds have a silver lining. Every pet owner would keep their contact information current in the registries. And the "Lost Pet" posters pinned to the phone poles would become a thing of the past.




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Why You Should Microchip Your Pets


A microchip is a simple chip that is inserted by injection into the neck of your dog or cat. The procedure takes just a few seconds, and is relatively quick and painless. No anesthesia is necessary, and your pet will forget within moments that the microchip was ever inserted.

The purpose of inserting the microchip is so your dog or cat can be identified and returned, if it ever gets lost. While some might say this is unnecessary because you can put a collar on your pet, it is important to remember that a microchip is inside the animal. It can't be removed or fall of or get lost, like an external collar. Once your pet is microchipped, it is microchipped for life.

Most vets offices, SPCA's, humane societies and animal shelters have microchip readers. These universal readers can read all different types of microchips implanted into animals. So, if your animal is brought in to a shelter after being lost, the first thing the shelter usually does is scan for microchips. If they find one, this will allow them to quickly and easily get in touch with you.

There is a cost for installing the microchip in your pet, which can be done at any vets office. This cost may vary depending on your veterinary, but usually ranges around $30-$50. You then usually have to pay a few to register the microchip with the company that made the microchip. This is an important step, because when you register your microchip that is when you enter the appropriate information. The chip implanted in your cat or dog is just a numbered microchip that is part of the massive database o all microchips, and when you actually fill out your registration paperwork, you are claiming that microchip as yours and filling out the information that would be necessary to find you and return your pet.

Some microchip companies offer a monthly subscription service, but this is usually not necessary. Once you have registered your microchip, you are in the database and your information will be available as long as it is kept current. You need to remember that if you move or change your phone number, you will need to update the microchip information so your most current contact info is available in case your pet ever gets lost. If a microchip is identified with an old address, it will be of little use to your pet when it is scanned because it will not serve its purpose in ensuring a quick reunion with you.

These microchips can provide tremendous peace of mind for pet lovers. No one wants to lose their companion animal and have to suffer through pet loss. And, no one wants their animal alone, unable to find its owners and possibly put to sleep without even a pet urn or pet grave marker to honor their life, simply because the shelter is not able to find their family.




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How The PET Scanner Will Help Breast Cancer Patients In The Long Term


In the long term, the PET Scan will help doctors with understanding the genesis of the disease, how fatally aggressive it is and has become, even more so this will aid with seeing what types of treatments are most effective. It will eliminate the need for surgeries and useless types of intrusive procedures. One major issue that existed previously was if the tissue masses that were seen were actual tumors or actually what was previously known as residual masses. The use of the product will definitely lead to more accurate diagnosis, more detailed descriptions on behavior and types of cancers and more importantly just how these will react to existing treatments. Learning more about this fatal disease can help not just treating doctors, but scientists and researchers alike to work in tandem to develop a more potent and useful course of treatment that can reduce either occurrences or eradicate the drug totally.

Breast cancer patients and physicians that treat the disease are just now realizing how this technology will greatly assist them. Primarily there is the use of no need for embarrassing biopsies, no need for terrible chemotherapy when not needed. A change in a rigid diet. Much more accurate decisions on amputation decisions and finally how to improve on the rate of recurrences. This means that patients can now live cancer free for much longer periods after in treatment.

How many times will a cancer patient have to do a PET/CT Scan?

There is just no way to really answer that. It is dependent on what treatment has been prescribed by the doctor or what is required by the patient. During the course of treatment a cancer patient might be required to undergo just one PET scan while another might be required to do several. It really depends on how much data can be garnered from the initial scan. But at the very least we assume that two would have to be done. There is a process that follows with this: A.) A radiologist reviews the scan and prepares a report to the attending physician. B.) Based on the information provided the doctor will prescribe treatment for the patient. This would be administered. After a period not less than 90 days. C.) After treatment the doctor then requests the patient to do another scan to see if the treatment is working and the cancer is in remission.




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2011年11月28日 星期一

Microchipping Your Pet Bird - 10 Reasons Not to Do It


Microchipping is the process of implanting a device under you pet's skin that can be read with a scanner and used to positively identify your pet. There are reasons to have you pet bird microchipped and some reasons not to have your pet bird microchipped. This is often a personal decision that can/must be made by you and only you. There are some good resources on the internet about this topic and this list just briefly covers the subject. Check out the links at the bottom of the list to get more information about microchipping your pet bird.



The Procedure Requires A Vet Visit - A hypodermic needle is used to implant the device. The method and placement is critical so the procedure must be done by a vet.

Not Everyone Scans For Microchips - Not all vets, Sanctuaries and Rescues scan for microchips. While some scanner companies provide scanners free to SOME shelters, the scanners are expensive so not all organizations can afford them if they aren't provided for free.

There is No 'Standard' Microchip - There's more than one 'standard' chip so scanners must scan for all of them. The "Universal" scanners in use today do not scan for all microchips. Be sure to call your local rescue or shelter BEFORE getting a microchip implant to see if their scanner will scan the type of microchip that you are considering.

The System Isn't 100% Fail Proof - The 'Recovery' system fails if you don't update your registry record when it changes (phone, contact, address etc). There's usually a one time fee for maintaining your information in a national registry. Depending on the registry that you use, there may be an annual fee. Some registries such as 24petwatch are free.

It May Be Expensive - Microchips are more expensive than a leg band. There is a charge for the implant ($25-$50) and there may be a charge for maintaining your registration.

Microchips Won't Prevent Theft - The device will not prevent theft and isn't designed to prevent theft.

There is a Risk Of Complication - There is a small risk of complications with all medical procedures that break the skin such as infection.

The Microchip May Migrate Under The Skin - The microchip may migrate under the skin and make it harder to find/scan if implanted incorrectly. Some chips like the HomeAgain microchip has the Bio-Bond(TM) patented anti-migration feature which minimizes or eliminates this problem.

Microchip Scanners Aren't 100% Reliable - Not only do "Universal" scanners not read ALL the different variations of microchips, according to at least one study, the scanners don't have a 100% sensitivity for the microchips the scanners were designed to scan!

The Microchip May Need Replaced - Studies have shown that chips typically last at least 25 years which is enough for most animals (considering their lifespan). Most studies to date have been conducted on dogs and cats which have a considerable shorter lifespan than parrots. Is this long enough for some parrot species which some claim to live to 75 years old in captivity? More studies may be required as more long lifespan parrots are implanted.

Looking for more information? Here's a few links that you may want to check out.



Kibibi's Top Ten Reasons to Microchip - Check out the other side of the coin before deciding if you want to microchip your pet bird or parrot.

HowStuffWorks - Microchipping - Great source for understanding the Microchipping process.

Dolittler - Microchipping - Great source for looking at some of the 'cons' for Microchiping.




The Author is the creator of the InfoSuperFlyway.com. It's a webpage dedicated to Kibibi a Congo African Grey Parrot with parrot recordings, funny parrot videos, top ten lists, parrot jokes, clicker training info and a large database of parrot articles.





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PET Scanning Life Saving Diagnosis


Due to its high cost, the advanced facility is available only in some renowned hospitals of select countries. PET scanning is also known as position emission tomography scanning. It does essential imaging function and is useful in detecting some of the deadly diseases such like cancer. PET scan helps in the determination of the tumor cell's spread by mapping brain and heart functionality & analyzing the blood flow in these parts. It also provides essential help in studying and evaluating ischemia & effects of myocardial infarction on the patients post heart surgery. It also determines the management protocol of the brain abnormality, the central nervous system disorder and also seizures.

There are some functional differences between PET/CT scanning and MRIs. PET/CT scan determines the spread of malignancy and its extent but full body MRI provides an internal organ view in 3D format. PET/CT scan combines ability of nuclear imaging and also shows functional attribute of internal organs. It greatly helps doctors in determination and staging of malignancies. A radioactive matter, which is also called radiotracer, is put in the body of the patient which then accumulates around affected organ of the body for the purpose of examining the organ while getting PET scan done. The tracer then emits gamma rays on these affected areas and also provides affected organs details with their chemical activity and metabolic activity. The metabolic activity determines the matter's concentration and helps in identifying and staging of tumor location.

PET scanning is helpful in diagnosing many types of fatal diseases and getting this done is a very costly in some countries. Some countries of the world are well known as international destination of medical tourism they offer this facility at one third of the price which is charged in developed countries. People looking for affordable PET scans go to these countries and save their money.




Lee Bond is a renowned radiology expert who has over 10 years of experience in the field, and another 10 as a regular surgeon.For more information, please visit PET scanning.





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Protect Your Pet - Preplanning in Case Your Pet Gets Lost and Steps to Take If Your Pet Gets Lost


As pet lovers, we never want to face losing our pet. But there are all sorts of things that can happen and your pet may become lost. The gate can be left open or they can scoot out the door without notice. There are even unplanned natural disasters after which you find your pet missing.

Preplanning:

 

The best preplanning you can do is to place a pet tag on your pet's collar. This is one of the quickest and easiest ways to have your pet identified. The best pet tag is Return-A-Pet. Return-A-Pet features a tag with an 800 number and a unique identifier for your pet. The number can be called anytime day or night. The person finding your pet gives the operator the unique number off the tag and all pertinent information is available; your name and address, your vet's name and address and the names and addresses of other friends and relatives.

 

You could have a microchip implanted also. The only downside with chips is that the person finding the pet would have to get the animal scanned and the equipment must be compatible with the implanted chip.

 

Be sure to keep your information current. If your phone number or address changes, you can call the Return-A-Pet number and let them know. If you have a microchip implanted, you should receive information on how to update your records.

 

The unthinkable happens and your pet is lost.

 

Keep your phone handy in case someone finds your pet and calls Return-A-Pet.

 

Contact your neighbors and let them know your pet is missing.

 

Post flyers in your neighborhood with your pet's photograph and your telephone number or Return-A-Pet's telephone number and your pet's unique ID tag. Remember, the Return-A-

Pet phone will be answered so whoever finds your pet will start getting help instantly.

 

Call all the local shelters and give them a description of your pet; however, don't stop there, visit these facilities at least every other day and check for yourself.

 

Place ads in your local newspaper.

 

If there are any rescue groups in your area, let them know your pet is missing. Someone might turn your pet over to them.

 

Contact local veterinarians let give them a description of your pet.




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2011年11月27日 星期日

Medical Equipment - Discover the Key Benefits of the Popular CT and PET Scanning Devices


There are many new products that are being produced to make increased level of diagnosis. It is essential to select the best among all medical equipment such that there will be good level of easiness that will be associated with interpretation of various kinds of results that usually happen. One of the most important equipments that will be of great use in identifying various kinds of medical situations that are present in human body is a scanning device.

There are many kinds of scanning devices that can be undertaken to study the complete human body. There are large numbers of people who have been treated in a precise and excellent manner due to perfect identification of various kinds of medical conditions in a rapid manner. The 2 important scanners that play an important role in the identification of possible lung cancer are the CT scanner and PET scanner.

These scanners can be used separately or in combination with each other to derive results that will provide a good deal of information about cancer. Many kinds of results such as growth rate of cancer cells, metabolic activity of cancer cells and many more can be established with the help of this technique. The following space contains details about CT scan and PET scan that can be of great use in identifying various kinds of information

This technique makes use of x rays to study the human anatomical structure. This device makes it possible to study various cells and tissues that are present in the body. The portions that are subjected to cancer cell will show different indication from that of other cells. The x rays will be selected in such a manner they will not penetrate deep into the body. This will also be of great use for real time applications since there will be no invasion of these particles in the body. The whole process is risk and pain free.

This specific technique is used to identify the presence of cancer cells and can also be used in an effective manner to study about various developments of cancer cells that occur. The principle of this device is that it can be used in an effective manner to study metabolic activity of cancer. The study of metabolic activity of cancer cells will provide good deal of information about spreading of cancer and suitable treatment that can be used to acquire a proper solution.




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Pet Finder - When A Pet Finder Becomes Very Important


Over the millennium domesticated animals have moved from the barnyard into our homes. Pets that started out as animals used for work or food have now become members of the family. Pets come in all shapes and all sizes. There are dogs, cats, pigs, snakes, even roaches. If the animal exists, it is probably a pet somewhere.

Many people do not have children. Their pets have become like their children and they care deeply for them. It is very traumatic when a pet becomes lost. In years past the only way we had to find our lost pets were to put up signs in the neighborhood. We could advertise in the newspaper and call our friends. When pet shelters and animal control were created we had a place we could go to look for our lost pets. Lost pets that are collected are taken to the local animal shelter. This is a great system and is necessary in our big cities where roaming lost animals are a big problem.

Having animal control and shelters does not mean your pet will be found. This is not enough for people today. When their beloved "Fluffy" is lost, they want to be able to find them immediately. This need created a market for new devices to track and locate pets.

These "Pet Finder" devices come in a variety of ways. Some of these are:

o The dog tag: a simple tag attached to your pet's collar which vital information is engraved. Some of this information is your pet's name, your phone number and possibly your address.

o Tattoos: a serial number is tattooed on the pet's skin. The number is put into a database and can be used by veterinarians or animal control. This was a good idea but has not been widely adopted or implemented.

o Microchip: small chips were created to be implanted under the animal's skin. Shelters and Vet's could scan the chip and gain information about the pet. More than one manufacturer for the chip led to more than one standard. This means there must be more than one scanner to read the chips. This led to the microchip not being very popular.

o Mobile locators: simple device that will beep or flash a light to locate your pet when a button is pushed on a remote. Remember your old key finder device, the mobile pet locator works the same way.

o GPS locators: this is the hot new way to track and locate your pet. Technology designed for the military has made its way to the private sector. This was good news for us. It led to many new electronic devices and gadgets. GPS uses satellites in space to locate and track devices on the ground. It is incredibly accurate and is used today in everything from kid and pet locators, cell phones, and our automobiles. For a Pet Finder device it is used by attaching a GPS locator device to your pet's collar. You can then track your pet's location through your computer, cell phone, or by calling the company you bought the service from. It is amazing technology. You can set up safe zones; such as your yard. If you're pet leaves the yard you could be notified in several ways; a cell phone text message, a beeping noise from your pet's collar, notification on your computer, and even a phone call from the company.

Pet finder technology has come a long way. It is has been good news for us. Gone are the days where we have to roam the neighborhood shouting out our pet's Name. Today we can flip open our cell phones and know exactly where "rover" is. Note: this same technology is being used to help track and locate our children. If you have children you should look into this ever changing technology to help keep your children safe.




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He is specially interested in Health, Flirting and Babies And Animals

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2011年11月26日 星期六

CT Scans New Revolution in Detection and Treatment


Conventional x-ray technique uses an x-ray machine which focuses radiation beams on the effected area of the body to produce 2D images on a film or digital detector. CT scans use x-ray machines which rotate around the body and the output is shown on a computer. The images of the internal parts of the body come in cross sectional mode like slices. Most of the doctors prefer CT scan over conventional x-ray for many reasons. Some of them are:

Conventional x-ray of a body part shows the bones and the overlapping outlines of softer parts like liver, heart, stomach, intestines, kidney and so on whereas a CT scans clearly show the bones and organs with the inner structure with a detailed anatomy of the pancreas, kidneys, blood vessels, adrenal glands etc. This advanced technique also helps in diagnosing bone and muscle disorders like tumors and fractures, pinpoints the location of the tumor, infection and blood clot, guides in surgeries, biopsy and radiation therapy, detects and monitors cancer and heart diseases and detects minor injuries & internal bleedings.

In the process of these advanced techniques, the patient lies on a table in a doughnut shaped machine named gantry. The machine has an x-ray tube which rotates around the body and transmits small quantity radiation through the various angles. Different tissues of the body absorb different quantity of the radiation as the x-rays pass through the body. The detectors measure the radiation and convert the radiations in electrical signals. The powerful computer which is attached to the machine gathers the signals and assigns a color to them which depend on the intensity of the signal. Finally the computer assembles these images and shows on the monitor.

These techniques help in quick diagnosis. Those who want to be diagnosed quickly can take help of CT scan which works on renal-colic-study principle. The standard procedure is followed for immediate diagnosis of kidney pain and other types of problems in human body. They are much costlier than conventional x-rays but it also reveals what an x-ray can not and helps in quick treatment in a proper way.




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Diagnostic Tests - PET Scans


With advances in science and medical technology, doctors now have more tools at their disposal for detecting and diagnosing cancer of various types than ever before. While many have heard of MRIs, CAT scans, and x-rays, the PET Scan is a very useful tool that actually shows more detail than the other diagnostic tools.

Positron emission tomography, or PET, is a form of nuclear medicine imaging. The technique produces a three-dimensional, or 3D, image or picture of the functional processes in the body. The PET system detects pairs of gamma rays that are emitted indirectly by a positron-emitting radionuclide, or tracer, which is introduced into the body just before the test. The images developed by the test, including images of tracer concentration, are then reconstructed by computer analysis in a three-dimensional view. In the latest scanners, the reconstruction is frequently produced with the assistance of a CT X-ray scan that is performed on the patient during the same test as the PET scan in the same machine even.

There are a variety of biologically active molecules that can be chosen for a PET scan. FDG is one of these molecules. When this molecule, which is an analogue of glucose, is chosen, the concentration of tracer shows tissue metabolic activity in terms of regional glucose uptake. Use of this tracer results in the most common type of PET scan but there are other tracer molecules that can be used in PET to show the tissue concentration of many other types of molecules or cells of interest.

Like many imaging techniques, PET imaging is used as both a medical and research tool. The diagnostic tool is used heavily in clinical oncology where it is used for medical imaging of tumors and for searching for metastases, or new spots of spreading cancer. This type of imaging is also used for clinical diagnosis of a variety of certain diffuse brain diseases. As an example, PET imaging is used for diffuse brain diseases like those that cause various types of dementia. The imaging system is also important for mapping normal human brain and heart function.

As a research tool, PET is used in pre-clinical studies that utilize animals. The scan allows for repeated investigations into the same subjects. While it may seem intrusive, this repeated testing is extremely valuable in cancer research as it results in a vast increase in the statistical quality of the data as it allows a subject to act as the control for that subject as well. PET imaging also reduces the number of animals needed for a study substantially.




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QR Codes and Pet ID Tags - A Replacement for Animal Microchipping?


QR Codes, or "Quick Response" bar codes, are quickly growing in popularity in the United States, showing up on anything from ketchup bottles, restaurant menus, packages of chewing gum, magazine ads, electronic store product pricing cards, and now dog and cat identification tags and collars.

What is a QR Code?

A Quick Response code is a 2-dimensional bar code created by Japanese car manufacturer Toyota back in the late 1990s for tracking automotive parts. Because they are in the public domain, they've been growing in popularity over time in Japan and Europe. Google even provided QR codes to retailers on stickers to place on their store windows showing their online directory listings and ratings. Microsoft also announced its own version of the bar code in the summer of 2010, adding the element of color to add a 3rd dimension thereby allowing a greater amount of data to be encoded and stored within an image.

This brings us to the present day where QR codes are entering the pet industry. The idea is to provide yet another way for people to help get animals home faster and safer than ever before. This is done through the use of the QR code and a would-be rescuer's Smartphone (i.e. an Apple iPhone, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Mobile device, Blackberry, or other camera-equipped, Internet-enabled device). The Good Samaritan scans the tag with their phone and is either presented with static data encoded within that image, or, more commonly, a web address that causes the Smartphone's web browser to launch and navigate to a page showing that pet's profile. The use of a QR code to protect a pet begs the question of how it impacts the use of microchips.

Use of Microchipping

The microchipping industry has been around for decades using a very simple RFID (radio frequency identification) chip that is slightly larger than a grain of rice. These inert, self-contained circuits are embedded beneath the skin of an animal, typically in the loose skin between the shoulder blades or in the neck. An external, hand-held device can scan for that chip and, when detected, read the manufacturer's phone number and unique identifier for that chip. If the owner of the animal has registered the microchip with the chip's manufacturer or a third party microchip tracking database, the person using the scanner can place a phone call to find the owner's contact information.

However, there are challenges faced by this animal protection solution, including:


The animal must be taken somewhere that has a scanner - most veterinarians and animal shelters have hand held scanners and these organizations themselves routinely implant chips into animals to help ensure their safe return either to the shelter or the adoptive "pet parent." But not everyone is willing to take a strange animal, load them into their car, and drive them to find a scanner. Thankfully, some people are willing to do this, but they are the rare heroes and not the norm

No one type of scanner- horror stories abound about how an animal was microchipped only to have the chip go undetected because the veterinarian or shelter had the wrong type of scanner (of which there are four types). Fortunately, newer scanners can seek out the 4 types of microchips to minimize the risk of this happening, but because of their expense not every shelter and vet are equipped

Not all pets are microchipped- the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) estimates that only 3-5% of all dogs and cats in the U.S. are microchipped. Reasons for why they aren't chipped include the expense for the implantation procedure, cost of the chip, and annual fees, as well as owner objection to implanting a foreign object into one's companion animal

Information is outdated- a report published by the HSUS also finds that of the 3-5% of animals that are chipped, 58% of the data referenced by those chips is outdated. Phone numbers, addresses, and even owners may have changed, and the records were never updated. In those cases, the animal may as well not have a microchip

Even with these strikes against the microchip, however, the fact remains: microchips work, they won't fall off like a collar could, and they have been proven safe for the majority of pets.

QR Code Pet ID Tags

The power of the QR code is that it's fast, easy, and recognizable. The QR code, etched onto a dog's or cat's identification tag, is currently offered in two forms:


Pet ID Tag- these tags are like any typical tag you'd find that hangs on an animal's existing collar. They can be anodized aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, or even laminated paper. These solutions are currently offered by BarkCode.com, DogIDs.com, PetQRtags.com, and theBetterPetTag.com

Collar Embedded- one company, DogIDs.com, has patented their ScruffTag collar that has the tag incorporated into the collar itself both avoiding the dangling tag and improving safe access to the animal's data by eliminating the need to reach down by an animal's mouth to scan the tag

The biggest selling points of the QR code, when compared to the microchipping solution, include:


Anyone can scan the pet- Over 50% of people with mobile devices in the United States have a phone capable of scanning a QR code. Many Android phones and Microsoft Windows Mobile devices now come with the scanning software already installed. For iPhone users, the scanning software is widely available from 3rd party software publishers (in most cases free of charge)

Common format- any QR code reader can scan the pet ID tags (unlike the microchip that has 4 different formats and therefore 4 types of scanners, except in the case of the more expensive scanners that will scan for all types of microchips)

Affordable and Simple- most of these QR code tags and collars can be purchased for anywhere from $9.95 to $29.95 and come with a free basic service for storing and editing that animal's data. A number of these manufacturers also warrantee their products for the lifetime of your pet and will replace any damaged tags free of charge

Information is Updatable - the profile for an animal is stored on a website and pointed to by a QR code tag or collar. This means that the profile can be changed as often as you want and from anywhere in the world. Did you just leave for vacation but forget to update the collar to include your pet sitter's phone number? Jump on a computer or your own Smartphone and make that adjustment to the pet's profile

With the growth of the use of QR codes compounded by the adoption of Smartphones within North America, combining a collar etched with a phone number and scannable code provides an enormous amount of protection for your pet. But, this only works if an owner takes action to protect their animal.

It Comes Down to Us

At the end of the day it comes down to the guardian of the animal. Taking the approach of microchipping and tagging an animal with a QR code and phone number is a complete solution. If the animal is found with the collar, the person has a rich amount of data at their fingertips to help the animal. If the collar has fallen off, the microchip with updated information will get the animal home if taken and scanned at a shelter or veterinarian's office.

If you are a pet owner, it's a very personal and important decision to make whichever solution you choose. Make the commitment to choose at least one so that your four-legged family member will find its way back home to you again quickly and safely.




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PetHub?, Inc., pioneered the QR code & pet ID tag technology in 2010 when Microsoft employee Tom Arnold left the Redmond, Washington, software giant to focus full time on using leading-edge technology to protect companion animals by leveraging his 22 years in the software development industry. PetHub subsequently won Dog Fancy Magazine's 2011 "Editors' Choice" award for best top-10 new products of the year. http://www.PetHub.com has continued to add new features and services to its website for both its free and premium subscriptions. They can be followed at Facebook.com/PetHub.
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2011年11月25日 星期五

How to Pay For Your Pet's Healthcare


I get about 10 veterinary journals to read every month. Sometimes when I read case studies about pets who have had a serious problem or disease, I say to myself, "I can only imagine what that must have cost the pet owner!" Dr. Barry Kipperman, an internist who practices at a 24 hour facility in California, says that he frequently hears pet owners say, "I had no idea it would ever cost this much to save my dog's life."

Pets Best Insurance reviewed its reimbursements over $500 and found that:

54% are for regular veterinary care

35% are for specialist care

11% are for emergency clinic care

This means that almost half of significant veterinary bills will occur outside your regular veterinarian's office. Many clients don't even think about having to visit anyone but their regular veterinarian, but odds are at some point you will have to take your pet to an after-hours emergency hospital. Most major cities have one or more emergency hospitals where pet owners can take their pets when their regular veterinarian is closed during evenings, weekends, and holidays. The emergency hospital's fees are likely to be higher than your regular veterinarian's fees because, by definition, most emergencies are potentially life-threatening and require intensive care.

Since the best methods for handling some problems and diseases require greater expertise or more advanced technology than your regular veterinarian may have - at some point you will also likely be referred to a specialist. For example, some invasive tumors are best managed by having a CT scan or MRI done in order to plan the surgical procedure and insure that all of the tumor is removed. Some complex medical problems are best handled by an internist who sees and manages these problems much more frequently than your regular veterinarian, and many times the pet should have 24 hour (around the clock) monitoring and treatment to have the best chance for a successful outcome. Because specialists have more advanced expertise and have access to more advanced technology, their fees are higher.

As a practicing veterinarian, I offer the following advice to pet owners about how they can be prepared to pay for their pet's healthcare:

1) Prevention - the best way to save money on your pet's healthcare is to prevent serious and/or life-threatening problems or diseases from occurring in the first place. Not all problems or diseases are preventable, but I'm saddened to say that many of the problems or diseases that I see week in and week out could have been easily and inexpensively prevented. My number one bit of advice to pet owners that has the potential to save them thousands of dollars and even save their pet's life is - anytime your pet is outside your house or fenced yard, have it on a leash. Also, develop a relationship with a veterinarian and follow his or her wellness protocols.

2) Pet Insurance - if you are self-insured (have thousands of dollars in your bank account or in discretionary income), you don't need insurance. However, many pet owners will benefit from purchasing pet insurance if they choose a company and policy wisely. I recommend getting a policy that will help you with the unexpected and big bills (those you can't afford), not necessarily the smaller bills you can afford to pay out-of-pocket. You can usually get a lower premium by doing so. I don't recommend getting a policy with wellness care benefits because usually this coverage isn't cost effective. You usually know what your annual/semi-annual wellness exam, vaccinations, dental prophy, heartworm and flea preventatives cost and can plan for them.

3) Credit Card and/or Emergency Fund (Savings Account) - even if you have pet insurance, you will still have to pay a deductible and co-pay and for any procedures that aren't covered by the policy. You will need either adequate savings or a credit line sufficient to allow you to pay your vet bill, file a claim and then receive a reimbursement check from the insurance company. A credit card allows you to do this and usually enough time to receive reimbursement from the insurance company before the credit card bill is due. You will also need funds to pay for your wellness (preventative) care out-of-pocket.

One credit card that works well for most pet owners is CareCredit. They offer several no-interest payment plans. Some of our clients use this card exclusively for their pet's healthcare needs. It is also accepted by both local emergency hospitals and a specialty hospital.

One question that comes up a lot is, "Which is better, a savings account or pet insurance?" In most situations the answer is both and not either/or. Those people who recommend a savings account over pet insurance don't live in the real world that I see every day as a veterinarian. Why? What happens if 2 months into your savings plan, your pet needs care that costs $5,000? Believe me, this happens and is why you purchase pet insurance and/or have a line of credit.

Using these 3 methods to save on your pet's healthcare expenses will keep you from being in a situation where your pet needs potentially life-saving and expensive treatment that you aren't prepared to pay for.




Dr. Kenney is a practicing veterinarian in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of "Your Guide To Understanding Pet Health Insurance" available on Amazon ( http://www.amazon.com/Your-Guide-Understanding-Health-Insurance/dp/0982322100/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272303480&sr=8-1 ).

The book helps pet owners learn how pet insurance works and provides information and tools to help them find the best company and policy to insure their pet. From a veterinarian's perspective (medically), Dr. Kenney shares with pet owners what factors he considers are most important when comparing pet insurance companies.

Dr. Kenney also authors a blog ( http://petinsuranceguideus.com ) where he seeks to educate pet owners about pet insurance and how to save money on their pet's healthcare expenses. There is information on the blog about getting an Ebook format of the book as well as other tools that will make researching pet insurance easier for pet owners.





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Do Pet GPS Microchips Exist?


There is a huge difference between GPS dog tracking or GPS microchips and simple ordinary pet microchips. Pet microchips used by many dog or other pet owners aren't GPS enabled.

So naturally, they take a long time in tracking your pets and then finding them. But if you use GPS dog tracking device or a GPS dog collar, the whole issue of your doggie getting lost in the 1st place will be eliminated forever.

This is where GPS dog tracking scores over ordinary pet microchips. Now let me explain in some details. Your pets can only be identified through a typical microchip that isn't GPS enabled. If you want to be reunited with your pet who wears a micro chipped collar and who has run away, an individual first has to locate or find your pet doggie.

Then he or she has to take your doggie or whichever pet you own to a place that offers scanning facilities. That facility will scan your pet and then contact your service provider. The latter will then inform you. Phew! It is a real long process, you will agree! And all this, only if your pet is 'found' by someone!

GPS dog tracking device works in a completely different way that helps you locate your lost pet with real speed. It allows you to be proactive and puts the entire control of your pet in your hands. Thanks to GPS microchip, you can locate your lost pet instantaneously and the moment you suspect your pet is lost or stolen, you can start tracking your pet.

GPS microchip is a bit pricey for only niche select customers are opting for this spanking new technology and very few people actually know about it. Once it becomes popular and heavily in demand, the price will surely come down. However, it is well worth your money for this global positioning system is 100% accurate and it is also very easy to use, as vouched for by several happy pet owners.

Dog microchips or a dog collar fitted with a global positioning system device is worn around your pet's neck. The global positioning system in it works similarly to normal mechanism of GPS that we are used to. The doggie or the pet will wear the dog microchipping GPS enabled collar. The pet owner will have a corresponding handheld receiver device.

Through this handheld device, you can track your pet whenever you want to. It will take the handheld device only 5 seconds or even less than that to display the exact location in which your pet is situated right at that moment. The tracking will of course be done free of cost.




Before you buy a GPS Dog Tracking online, make sure you check http://www.LoveMyPetsGPS.com for the best prices online. GPS Dog Collar systems don't have to cost hundreds of dollars.





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2011年11月24日 星期四

Microchipping Your Pet Bird - 10 Reasons to Do It


Microchipping is the process of implanting a device under you pet's skin that can be read with a scanner and used to positively identify your pet. There are reasons to have you pet bird microchipped and some reasons not to have your pet bird microchipped. This is often a personal decision that can/must be made by you and only you.  There are some good resources on the internet about this topic and this list just briefly covers the subject. Check out the links at the bottom of the list to get more information about microchipping your pet bird.


Good investment - as the ad goes...
Microchipping ..... $50 
Annual Registration Fee ..... $15 
Recovering Lost Pet ..... Priceless 

'Permanent' positive ID - Microchipping is accepted in the Dog world by most organizations as a method of positive identification. While not challenged in courts (US) yet, there's little reason to believe that it wouldn't withstand the challenge. 

Less Dangerous Than A Leg Band - Leg bands can get caught on toys causing serious injury or death 

May Recover a Stolen Bird - Imagine the surprise when an unsuspecting thief takes their stolen booty to a vet only to get BUSTED when the vet scans it. This can also happen if the thief sells the bird and the new owner presents it to a vet 

Lost bird May Be Returned - This is the intended application for the microchip. Shelters and vets can scan for most implanted microchips and use that information to contact the owner. 

Can't Be Easily Removed or Lost - Unlike leg bands, the implant can't be easily removed (by thieves) or accidentally lost by the bird or pet owner. 

It's Small and Unobtrusive - The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice (12mm) so it's small and unobtrusive. Unlike a leg band, like a bracelet on a convict, which can be annoying and get in the way. 

They're Safe - There was a study that linked "Microchip Implants to Cancer" but it came from an uncontrolled study on laboratory mice and rats, which were bred for cancer research and have a genetic predisposition to developing tumors.  

It May Be Required - Traveling abroad sometimes requires a positive match between your pet and it's 'papers'. Also some cities in the US are looking at requiring microchipping of some animals to cut down on having to kill lost/abandoned pets at shelters. 

Microchips Last For The Life Of Your Pet - Studies have shown that microchips typically last at least 25 years which is enough for most animals but can be expected to last longer. There are no batteries or moving parts in the devices so they are very reliable and long lasting. 

Looking for more information? Here's a few links that you may want to check out.

 Kibibi's Top Ten Reasons NOT to Microchip - Check out the other side of the coin before deciding if you want to microchip your pet bird or parrot.

HowStuffWorks - Microchipping - Great source for understanding the Microchipping process.




The Author is the creator of the InfoSuperFlyway.com. It's a webpage dedicated to Kibibi a Congo African Grey Parrot with parrot recordings, funny parrot videos, top ten lists, parrot jokes, clicker training info and a large database of parrot articles.





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Flying With Pets - How Can You Keep Your Pet Safe and Healthy on Airline Flights?


If you are planning to fly with your pet, you are part of a growing trend that has been increasing for the last number of years. Most airlines, for a nominal fee, will allow your small pet to fly with you if it will fit in a FAA approved pet carrier that can be stowed under your seat. The following important information can help you keep your pet safe, healthy, and happy on airline flights.

When booking a flight, it is a good idea to make reservations for yourself and your pet as early as possible. You must let the airline know that you want to bring your pet with you. It is very important to tell them, as they will only allow a limited number of pets on each flight. Some airlines do not allow pets at all, especially on international flights. Always confirm your flight the day before you leave on your trip. If you are traveling internationally you need to confirm your reservation seventy-two hours before you go.

Before you fly into the wide blue yonder with your furry travel companion, you need to take him or her to the veterinarian for a checkup, to make sure he or she is healthy enough to travel. You will also need to take its health certificate with you, showing that your pet is up-to-date on all its vaccinations, including rabies. Your pet must wear its current vaccination tag when traveling. As well, your pet must meet the health regulations of every country that you will be traveling to. Bring along a copy of your pet's medical records listing its allergies, chronic medical conditions, and medications.

If you haven't done this already, you should get your pet micro-chipped. That way, if your pet gets lost and is taken to an animal shelter or vet, where its chip can be scanned, you both can be reunited. Keep in mind that your pet's identification tag will have your home address and phone number on it. That won't be of much help if your pet is lost while you are on vacation. It may be a good idea to get another tag made up with your destination address and phone number on it. What happens if you pet isn't found until after you have returned from your vacation? It makes sense that you should leave both your home I.D. tag on your pet as well as attaching the new tag. That way you have all bases covered and stand a better chance of being reunited with your pet.

You should carry a photo of you pet with you when you're traveling. It will help you prove that you are the rightful owner if any problems of ownership occur. Also, the photo can be used to make up flyers to post in the area where your pet was lost.

Flying with pets that are too large to fit into a FAA approved pet carrier is not advisable as they will have to be stowed in the cargo hold. Putting your pet in the cargo hold can be traumatic and dangerous to your pet's health. It would make far more sense to leave your pet with friends,
or a pet sitting service for the duration of your vacation.

The American Veterinary Medical Association advises against sedating or tranquilizing your pet when flying, especially dogs. Dogs regulate their body temperature by panting, so if they are tranquilized, they may not be able to pant. If this happens, it can leave them defenseless against the fluctuation of temperature and air pressure that occurs in the cargo hold of every flight. Also, keep in mind that pets don't enjoy flying, or being stuffed into a cramped kennel and left alone in a dark and desolate cargo hold. It must be terrifying for them.

There are a number of websites that give additional valuable information regarding traveling with your pet. Two outstanding sites are the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) at aspca.org, and the Federal Government's Department of Agriculture at aphis.usda.gov, which has an excellent article entitled, Traveling With Your Pet.

If you want a great travel carrier for your small pet, you may want to consider the popular, FAA approved pet carrier, Sherpa On Wheels. This Cadillac of pet carriers can be a luxurious and comfortable home for your pet while flying. It has the convenience of a front and top entry, mesh ventilation panels, recessed wheels, as well as a detachable pull handle and a shoulder strap. It is available on line at SherpaPet.com.








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Health Care Tips For Your Older Pet


Pets are living longer due to advances in veterinary care, diagnostics, and earlier intervention. Even so the key to enjoying our "older" pets lies not only in increasing their life span, but also in helping them enjoy their later years to the fullest. Just like people, cats and dogs can be vulnerable to incapacitating health conditions as they grow older. Kidney failure, heart disease, arthritis, oral disease, malignant tumors, and cognitive dysfunction can take place through the typical maturing process. In earlier times, simply because quite a few health conditions weren't recognized until the pet was in the advanced stages, veterinarians could do nothing more than make a pet's golden years a tad bit more comfortable by caring for the symptoms of age-related health issues. If the pet was lucky, the issues could advance slowly. Most pet owners merely accepted the fact that their four-legged buddies were only able to survive a relatively brief life, get old, and pass on. Yet breakthroughs in technical advancements in modern day veterinary medicine, surgery, diagnostics and nutrition, not only do pets survive longer but their quality of life has increased enormously as well.

One example follows human medicine in the development and use of the new generation of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs.Because our older pets often develop arthritis and joint disease, these newer drugs help alleviate the aches and pains of many senior pets while keeping unwanted side effects to a minimum. Chondroitin and glucosamine supplements also seem to help older dogs with their arthritis. Advanced veterinary technology includes MRI's, cat scans, radiation treatments, chemotherapy, advanced surgery with laser scalpels, laparoscopy, hip replacements, orthodontics, root canals, crowns, and much more. Physical therapy, water treadmills and even acupuncture can help pets recover from surgeries and gain their mobility quicker. More and more veterinarians are pursuing specialty practices to address the needs of those pets whose owners want the best treatment available.

Several age related problems will still be viewed as unavoidable, however the attitudes of both veterinarians and pet owners have changed. The belief now is the fact that "age is not a disease", and veterinary medicine is adding greater emphasis on senior pet health through preventative health plans.

The sooner we can detect a problem, the more likely we can manage or even correct the problem. Lumps and bumps if surgically removed when they are small may prevent the tumors from spreading throughout the body. Advances in oncology now makes chemotherapy and radiation therapy almost a normal course of treatment for pets that do have cancer. By addressing dental disease early on, you can extend your pet's life span by nearly 3 years. Diabetes can be managed with insulin and special diets and heart disease also has newer medications available to help the heart pump better. Cats with renal failure can benefit by many of the newer drugs released and fluid therapy to help them reduce the build up toxins that their kidneys can no longer flush out. There are even drugs that can help with cognitive dysfunction in dogs. These dogs seem to get "lost" or whine for no reason. There are specialists that can even remove cataracts so your pet won't go blind.

At what age is a pet considered a senior? Generally, smaller breeds of dogs live longer than larger breeds, and cats live longer than dogs. Life spans vary with individuals, and pets, like people, grow older at different rates, some more gracefully than others. A few smaller breeds of dogs, like Bones, are considered geriatric at fifteen. Large and giant breeds like Labrador retrievers and rottweilers are considered seniors as soon as seven years old. Cats, especially if they are kept in the house, frequently live to their early twenties and do not attain their golden years until their teens.

The single most crucial way a pet owner can take to keep their pet happy and healthy as long as possible is to pencil in regular veterinary exams. As pets age, these exams tend to be more critical than ever, because as with people, quick detection is essential for disease and problem intervention. Younger pets need routine examinations once or twice yearly. However as dogs and cats approach middle age, these exams should be much more frequent because each year in a pet's life is equivalent to 5-7 people years.

To detect potential health problems earlier,veterinarians recommend routine lab work, electrocardiograms, blood pressure monitoring, and x-rays to detect early conditions like thyroid, kidney, heart, and liver disease. With early detection, pets with organ function conditions can be treated with prescription medication along with specific doctor prescribed quality diets that not only prolong their life span but the quality of their lives. Sometimes, health conditions could even be reversed.

In general, quite a few early warning signs that your family pet might be having a problem are:

* drinking more water than usual and urination

* urinary incontinence or having mishaps in the house

* recurring throwing up

* terrible breath, drooling or difficulty eating

* excessive panting or tires more quickly when exercised

* lumps, bumps, nodules or alterations in areas of skin color, bumps that bleed or are ulcerated

* change in appetite - ingesting more or less than normal

* changes in behavior for example "spacing out" or increased whining

* abnormal bowel habits - diarrhea or constipation

* fluctuations in body weight - gaining or reducing weight

Watch pets closely and convey any abnormal behavioral or physical problems to your veterinarian without delay. Veterinarians also recommend purchasing pet insurance so that if problems are detected in your pet, you will be able to afford the advanced therapies that are available. Talk with your veterinarian and develop a specific senior wellness strategy for your pet's special needs so that your precious pooch or kitty can enjoy getting old gracefully.




Dr. Debra Garrison is a small animal veterinarian. Her primary practice is the Treaschwig Veterinary Clinic in Spring, Texas.. Learn more about senior pet care at Senior Pet Care





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2011年11月23日 星期三

The Pros and Cons of Tagging Your Pets


Only the size of a grain of rice, a pet microchip is usually injected just under the skin at the back of the neck of your pet. The procedure is usually carried out by a veterinarian and is quick and painless. The chip carries information which is readable by a chip reader, particularly a code which can then be checked against an owners register which can then be used to trace the owner if the pet has turned up at a pound or the police in the event if goes missing.

The Pros

The advantages of inserting a microchip in your pet are numerous:

· As we have already said, the procedure is quick and causes no pain for your pet;

· It is highly effective in returning pets to their owners when they go missing;

· The presence of the microchip and the information contained on the chip register demonstrates who owns the pet in the event someone else takes your missing animal in and decides to give them a "new home";

· Microchips are usually used for cats and dogs but they are also eminently suitable for a wide range of other pets and animals, including livestock;

· The chip reader information is always clear and will never fade unlike a tattoo;

· Chipping your pet is permanent unlike using a collar and tag; and

· Shelters and the police will automatically scan a found pet to see if the animal has a chip.

Chipping your pet dramatically increases the odds of being reunited with them if they go missing compared to traditional forms of finding a missing animal.

This is not to say that there aren't any drawbacks to the micro-chipping your pet.

The Cons

· Some microchips are not readable by different types of chip reader, so even if your pet is chipped, unless the shelter is operating the appropriate type of reader, your pet's microchip may not actually be detected and read;

· Microchips are not visible and there is nothing to say that a pet has been chipped unless there is an additional identifying tag on their collar, though collars and tags may be lost as well - this leads to the possibility that your pet may be "adopted" by the finder who may be blissfully unaware you own the pet;

· The owner must keep the register updated with their contact information and frequently there are costs involved in maintaining the entry and for making any changes to it;

· The chip can migrate within your pet's body which may make it impossible to read with a scanner;

· Microchips are not GPS tracking devices, so they do not give the animal's position if it goes missing though many people assume this is in fact the case;

· The technology is not widely known to the general public who may therefore not know that the pet should be scanned in the first place - this means it is essential to still tag your pet and also to make it clear that there is microchip inserted; and

· When a pet does go missing, owners with an animal which has been chipped tend to assume the pet will be returned to them because of this. As a result, they neglect to take action to locate their pet themselves, such as calling the shelters and placing missing posters around the neighbourhood.




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PET Scans - New Revolution in Treating Cancer


PET scans, or Positron Emission Tomography scans perform essential imaging function and very useful in detecting some of the diseases. It is used for detection of cancer and determination of the tumor cell spread. It's used in mapping of the brain and heart functioning with the analysis of the blood which flows in these regions helping in evaluating and studying the myocardial infarction and ischemia effects on patients after the cardiac surgery. It is also used in determining management protocol for brain abnormalities, disorders in central nervous system and seizures.

By the way of functioning, PET/CT scans are quite different from MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). The studies show that PET/CT scan is very effective in the determination of the extent & spread of the malignancies when compared to the whole body MRI. MRI gives a view of internal organs in a 3D format whereas a PET/CT scan combines the nuclear imaging capability which also shows functional attributes of the internal organs. Information on functional metabolism helps the doctors in determining and staging the malignancies.

In PET scans, the radiotracer, a radioactive matter, is inserted in the body which accumulated around the affected organ for examination. Tracer emits gamma rays and provides the details of the effected internal organ with metabolic and chemical activity. Concentration of that radioactive matter depends on the metabolic activity which helps in staging and identification of the exact location of tumor.

PET scans help in diagnosing serious diseases so they have to be very expansive. Different countries of the world have different rates of PET scans. In the international destinations for medical tourism, a full body CT scan will cost 1/3rd of what it costs in USA and other developed countries. Many people from these developed countries go to the countries which offer PET and CT scan at cheapest rate. Countries like Jordon, Turkey, South Korea and India are among the few nations which offer these facilities at low prices.




Lee Bond is a renowned radiology expert who has over 10 years of experience in the field, and another 10 as a regular surgeon.For more information, please visit PET scans.





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PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and CT (Computed Tomography) Scanning Helps Breast Cancer


Learn how both the PET and CT scans can help with fighting breast cancer.

This type of scanning is a very powerful tool as it is used mainly for early detection of breast cancer and the main way to fight this terrible disease is to catch it early and then stop it advancing to form numerous tumors. The reality is that in all human technological advancement there has not been a cure for cancer. A disease that kills hundreds of millions of people every year in one way or another. The OET scan allows for early detection of what is known as bad responders.

While PET and CT scans assist in the fight by offering up early detection, if the cancer is moderately advanced then it allows for immediate analysis on how far the cancerous cells have spread, i.e. to other parts of the body; it also gives the attending physician a good idea of what types of treatments to administer based on the data he has received from the PET scan. It will assist if chemotherapy will help or if other treatments will be better suited. Let us also assume that the patient is currently undergoing treatment, what if you were able to tell quickly if prescribed treatment was having positive effects. Well with the PET scan the doctor can see if the cancerous cells are still growing or it they have gone into remission.

The scan is non intrusive and detects if the disease is recurring after treatments. No most doctors will not give a diagnosis of cancer being present without conducting a biopsy. In the past depending on where the doctor felt or believed the cancer was he would take a sample for biopsy. In this case the doctor can pinpoint where would be suitable as a site on the person's body to take the sample for biopsy.

The process of the PET scans - How it Works

Both PET's and CT's are done using what is known as a molecular imaging procedure. This permits doctors and physicians to see a 3D (three dimensional) image of what's happening inside the person's body on a tremendously small level, typically known as the cellular level. This painless procedure involves the patient being injected with what is known as a radiotracer fluid (called fluorodeoxyglicose) which contains a radioactive element which in turn is absorbed by cancerous cells and tumors. The patient is then placed on the PET table and scanned. The PET scanner detects the amount of metabolic activity being transmitted from the radiotracer and compiles this into images. The fundamental concept is how the device is able to identify things on the molecular level.




Colin Scott is health research expert. For more great tips on PET Scanning information visit this link in the Author Bio.





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2011年11月22日 星期二

Pet Scans Vs CT Scans


The CAT scan (Computerized Axial Tomography), also known as a CT scan, was invented by Sir Godfry and Robert Ledley in 1975. It was the first diagnostic tool able to see inside the body and brain. A CT scanner emits a group of narrow beams of radiation through the human body, unlike an X-ray machine that uses just one beam of radiation. The key drawback of a CT scan is the use of radiation. CT scans use radiation that can cause damage to a person's DNA after continued exposure. However, some radiology departments still use CT scans as a preferred screening test for ailments including chest ailments and broken bones.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans measure emissions from positron-emitting molecules. In the 1970s, PET scanning was introduced to the medical community. During the 1980s, the technology that underlies PET advanced greatly. Commercial PET scanners have resolution that is more precise and images that are more accurate than CT scanners. Many of the steps required for producing a PET scan are performed by a trained technician or an experienced physician, thereby reducing the cost and complexity of the procedure. The main difference between the CT and PET scans is the PET scan shows molecular function and activity instead of structure, and therefore can often differentiate between normal and abnormal tissue. A PET scan produces three dimensional images and usually compliments rather than replaces the information obtained from a CT scan. By measuring blood flow and metabolic rate within the heart, physicians using PET scans can discover areas of decreased blood flow, such as those areas with blockages, and differentiate living muscle from damaged muscle that has inadequate blood flow. This information is particularly important for patients who have had previous myocardial infarction or who are being considered for a procedure such as a coronary artery bypass surgery or angioplasty.

The information provided here shows the need for discernment in deciding which or how many scans to consider. Each test has its place depending on exactly what type of condition needs to be diagnosed.




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CT Scans the Latest Technology


The use of CT scans is not just limited to field of medicine only, it is used is testing nondestructive materials and archeological testing. It is originally known as EMI Scan.

Invention of CT scan is a revolution in the field of medicine. It not only supplements X-ray and USG, but also used in preventive medicine for ailments. It is considered to be a safe method of imaging as it does not make use of x rays and magnetic fields. Though some patients complain about nausea, vomiting etc sometimes the contrast agents also called dyes create a problem, but it is not that unsafe. People with prior allergies, asthma etc should take precautions. It is done with the help of the contrasting agent which is administered in the patient through various methods such as Intravenous injection, Oral administration, and rectal administration.

This safe method of imaging is performed with various parts of the body and is of different types such as head, Pulmonary angiogram, Cardiac, Abdominal and pelvic. Head CT scans detects tumors, hemorrhage, bone trauma, infarctions and calcifications, pulmonary angiogram is generally used to detect embolism. Abdominal and pelvic scans are used to diagnose kidney stones, appendicitis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and pancreatitis.

With the advancement in the technology the process of CT scan is also improving day by day. The different types of scans are as under:-Spiral and Helical CT- to its high resolution and faster data acquisition it is used to diagnose bones lungs, abdomen chest. Multi-Slice Spiral CT Scanners- it collects data 8 times faster than the spiral one. It is non-invasive that is fast consumes less time and the patient is still comfortable.

Virtual Reality Imaging and Advanced 3D CT scan it is also know as Endoscopy which incorporated the use of camera filled in the terminal of a thin tube which is put into the alimentary canal of the patient through mouth




Lee Bond is a renowned radiology expert who has over 10 years of experience in the field, and another 10 as a regular surgeon.For more information, please visit CT scans.





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2011年11月21日 星期一

A Guide to PET CT Scans


A PET CT scan is a valuable scan used today by doctors to determine what is wrong with a patient. It consists of a combination of two scans, the PET scan and the CT scan. The images both scans provide when used together provide a powerful diagnostic tool that can be used to detect abnormalities with the cells in the body. Because the images are so detailed and intricate, it is generally used to detect problems on a cellular level only, although it could also be used effectively to diagnose all sorts of problems including broken bones.

During the PET scan the body is exposed to radioactive material. When the radiation passes through the body gamma rays are emitted from the cells. Imaging software then interprets the energy rays being given off and provides it in the form of images that can be viewed on a screen. By having a picture of the energy being given off in a particular area of the body, doctors can see if there are any abnormalities in the cells or tissue or organs in the area being investigated. A CT scan is often used to scan the brain and is most commonly used in the event a patient has undergone a serious head trauma. When used in combination with a PET scan however it provides a very powerful diagnostic tool that can easily display tumors, cancerous growths or other problems in the body. The picture gleaned from the combination of scans provides a much more complete picture than when either scan is used independently of each other.

Doctors use a PET CT scan to get just that bit more information that they would otherwise have. If the scans were not used together in this way there might not be the opportunity to get the unique information they provide. There are other ways to investigate problems in the body but none are more complete or effective than a PET CT scan. It is often better and more appropriate to use than any other type of scan including an MRI. Surgery is another way doctors can see what is wrong with a person, but this is costly and puts the patient at risk in a way that PET CT scans do not. A PET CT scan is non-invasive and there are no side effects for the patient. Investigative surgery is invasive and cannot be carried out on an outpatient basis.

The data received by a PET CT scan is extremely detailed. The cells in the body can be viewed which is helpful in detecting even the earliest signs of problems. When an illness such as cancer is detected early, treatment is much more likely to be successful. Doctors can use a PET CT scan to see if there are any cancerous cells present and view the rate they are spreading. In the field of oncology a PET CT is therefore extremely valuable. These scans do not put the patients at any risk and there are no side effects either. The dose of radiation that the body is exposed to is so small that it cannot do any long term damage. Over the many years that these two scans have been used in conjunction with one another, there have been few problems and a large number of early detections of serious illnesses like cancer.

When it comes to scans, there are few more powerful options than pet ct scans. These work well to detect the cells in the body and if there are any abnormalities. Diagnostic medical imaging in this way can help doctors make accurate diagnoses and therefore prescribe better treatment. PET CT fusion software is extremely important to modern medicine as this allows these scans to be viewed together.




Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Mirada Medical, a diagnostic medical imaging software and solutions provider. Mirada offer internationally recognised applications which can be used across nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, radiation and medical oncology and neurology. Mirada's packages for dealing with pet ct fusion data support rigid and deformable registration, and allow the clinician to work with data from MRI, PET or PET CT scans.





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