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Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection Ricardo, the bull that captured the Garden State's attention after it wandered onto the train tracks last month, is recovering after battling a deadly infection, his caretakers said. Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage said on Facebook they discovered Ricardo had road rash on his leg when they rescued him after his trip on the tracks. He was taken to a veterinarian, who provided him with antibiotics and necessary vaccinations, they said. Ricardo ❤️ Doing a little better every day.. For those of you who haven’t been following the earlier posts, here is a... Posted by Skylands Animal Sa…
Invasive Tick Found In Fairfield: Could Have 'Significant' Health Impact, Researchers Say Invasive Tick Found In Fairfield: Could Have 'Significant' Health Impact, Researchers Say
Invasive Tick Found In Fairfield: Could Have 'Significant' Health Impact, Researchers Say Following the third confirmed discovery of an Asian longhorned tick in Connecticut, researchers are warning of the potential health impacts that the invasive arachnids could bring to the state.  The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory identified one Asian longhorned tick in Fairfield County over the summer after it was submitted by someone in the town of Fairfield, University of Connecticut officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 7. The tick is the third case that the laboratory has seen in Connecticut since the species arrived in the US in 2017. The firs…
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease
Rabid Raccoon Found In Greenburgh: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease An aggressive raccoon found in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, leading officials to warn residents who may have come in contact with the animal to get the treatment they need.  The raccoon was found on Tuesday, May 16 in Greenburgh at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court after it had been acting aggressively, according to Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.  The animal has since tested positive for rabies.  Any residents or their pets who may have come into contact with the raccoon are asked to immediatel…
42 Cats Rescued From Derby Home In 'Deplorable Condition' 42 Cats Rescued From Derby Home In 'Deplorable Condition'
42 Cats Rescued From Derby Home In 'Deplorable Condition' Dozens of cats were rescued from a home during an operation that involved several agencies after the home's resident let animal control officials inside. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 15, on Hawkins Street in Derby, according to Derby Mayor Richard Dziekan. Forty-two cats were rescued from inside the home in what animal officials are calling a hoarding situation, the Mayor's Office said. The home, which was in "deplorable condition," was cleared of the cats by officials from: Shelton Animal Control Dan Cosgrove Animal Control Newtown Anim…
Sutton Mother In 'Shock' As Young Daughter, Dog Both Combat Kidney Disease Sutton Mother In 'Shock' As Young Daughter, Dog Both Combat Kidney Disease
Sutton Mother In 'Shock' As Young Daughter, Dog Both Combat Kidney Disease Two 4-year-old best friends from Central Massachusetts are going through the same medical journey, and their mother needs an incredible amount of support. Shannon Grasso was already used to the life her daughter Hope was living as someone who was born with Chronic Kidney Disease and only one working kidney.  However, the Sutton mother never imagined she would have to deal with this diagnosis again, but with her beloved dog Archie.  How did this. Become this. Become this… These first two pictures were taken just a few hours apart. ♥️💔❤️‍🩹 Hope... Posted by Hope’s Journey on Tuesday,…
Rockland Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Smuggled, Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Feds Rockland Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Smuggled, Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Feds
Rockland Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Smuggled, Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Feds A 70-year-old Rockland County, NY grandmother and her son illegally sold $4 million worth of misbranded, unregistered, and unapproved animal drugs and pesticides smuggled into the U.S. from China, federal authorities charged. Bien King of Congers and Khalil King, 36, of New York City operate a pet supply company in the Bronx called “Little City Dogs,” which caters to customers who want to avoid the cost of local veterinary clinics and treat their dogs' and cats' common ailments themselves. Both have been in a years-long battle with the government over their practice of formulating de-wormin…
Pet Biz Fined $200K For ‘Deceiving’ NYers Into Buying Sick Puppies, Kittens: AG Pet Biz Fined $200K For ‘Deceiving’ NYers Into Buying Sick Puppies, Kittens: AG
Pet Biz Fined $200K For ‘Deceiving’ NYers Into Buying Sick Puppies, Kittens: AG A pet business will have to fork over hundreds of thousands of dollars for misleading New Yorkers about the health of animals it sold. As part of a settlement agreement announced by the state Attorney General’s Office Monday, Jan. 9, Bell Pet Company, doing business as The Pet Zone, agreed to pay a civil penalty and create a restitution fund of up to $200,000 to reimburse eligible consumers for medical costs. The Attorney General’s Office said the company failed to provide complete medical records, including a full list of medication given to pets, in an attempt to hide previous illnesses.…
Pet Store Should Be Probed By Officials In VA For Ties To Puppy Mills: PETA Pet Store Should Be Probed By Officials In VA For Ties To Puppy Mills: PETA
Pet Store Should Be Probed By Officials In VA For Ties To Puppy Mills: PETA PETA is encouraging officials in Virginia to investigate a local pet store that is allegedly falsely advertising and selling animals from “puppy mills" for exorbitant fees. This week, PETA sent a formal complaint to the City of Chesapeake Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Hamel urging him to investigate Family Pet Care, for “what appear to be clear violations of Virginia’s deceptive advertising law.” The organization is claiming that the store obtains dogs from purported puppy mills, despite alleging on its website that it does not engage in such practices. According to the complaint, one …
Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo Mourns Death Of Beloved Red Panda Rochan At Age 7 Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo Mourns Death Of Beloved Red Panda Rochan At Age 7
Fairfield County's Beardsley Zoo Mourns Death Of Beloved Red Panda Rochan At Age 7 Connecticut is in mourning after a family member at the Beardsley Zoo in Fairfield County had to be put down amid a health scare. On Friday, Feb. 25, a spokesperson for the Bridgeport zoo announced that Rochan, a 7-year-old male red panda died the previous week after suffering health complications. Rochan was being monitored and treated for a condition affecting his ability to walk prior to his death, officials said, and an MRI found lesions on his spine, which further compromised his mobility. On Thursday, Feb. 17, “the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize him based on quali…
Tigers With COVID-19 In PA Zoo Show Symptoms Tigers With COVID-19 In PA Zoo Show Symptoms
Tigers With Covid-19 In PA Zoo Show Symptoms Early signs of COVID-19 came with cough not a roar for two tigers at a Pennsylvania zoo who have since tested positive for the virus, according to a release by the zoo. A rapid antigen test revealed that two tigers at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium are positive for COVID-19, according to the release.  In addition to a cough, both tigers have loose stools, but "have otherwise been in good condition," zoo officials stated in the release.  Voluntary nasal swabs were gathered from the big cats, providing the initial results and PCR testing of fecal matter has been submitted fo…
CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death
CT Aquarium Says Another Beluga Whale 'Extremely Ill' Weeks After Another Whale's Death Mystic Aquarium is reporting that one of its beluga whales has fallen "extremely ill" weeks after the death of another whale at the aquarium.  The Connecticut aquarium reported on Tuesday, Aug. 24, that testing revealed that the female whale has low white blood cell count and gastrointestinal issues. The whale arrived at the aquarium from Canada in May. "The veterinarian team is monitoring the beluga around the clock and is exploring every treatment option available to help her recover," the aquarium said. "Mystic Aquarium has additionally reached out to beluga experts from across the coun…
Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled
Dog Food Products Sold At PetSmart Recalled Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company is recalling about 51,000 packages of frozen dog food products because they contain elevated levels of Vitamin D. The company announced on Friday, Aug. 13, that it is recalling eight Simply Nourish products. The following products are included in the recall:  Recalled dog food productsWet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company / FDA The affected products were distributed at select PetSmart locations across the country, the company said. No illnesses have been reported, and no other products were impacted. The company said consumers should stop feeding the p…
COVID-19: German Shepherd In NY, One Of First Dogs In Nation To Test Positive, Dies At Age 6 COVID-19: German Shepherd In NY, One Of First Dogs In Nation To Test Positive, Dies At Age 6
Covid-19: German Shepherd In NY, One Of First Dogs In Nation To Test Positive, Dies At Age 6 A dog in New York who was one of the first in the country to be diagnosed with COVID-19 died shortly before his seventh birthday. Buddy, a German Shepherd living with his family in Staten Island, began having trouble breathing in mid-April, around the time the COVID pandemic peaked in New York. When the dog began getting sick, he was tested and it was determined he was positive for COVID-19.  He also had lymphoma, his family said, which was diagnosed on the day of his death on Saturday, July 11, according to a report in National Geographic. The Mahoneys said approximately every two w…
COVID-19: Seven More Big Cats Test Positive At Bronx Zoo COVID-19: Seven More Big Cats Test Positive At Bronx Zoo
Covid-19: Seven More Big Cats Test Positive At Bronx Zoo The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is proving that it doesn’t discriminate amongst its victims, whether humans or the Kings of the Jungle. Seven more big cats have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo, bringing the total to eight animals at the zoo since the pandemic hit New York 58 days ago. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the zoo, said that four tigers and three African lions began showing symptoms of the virus earlier this month, and have tested positive for COVID-19.  According to the zoo, the animals had been coughing prior to the positive diagnosis. 
“We ca…
COVID-19: Two Cats In Different Areas Of New York Become First US Pets To Test Positive COVID-19: Two Cats In Different Areas Of New York Become First US Pets To Test Positive
Covid-19: Two Cats In Different Areas Of New York Become First US Pets To Test Positive The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed a pair of furry little patients in New York. Two cats in separate areas in the state not identified by the government have become the first companion animals in the United States to test positive for COVID-19, which has ravaged the state, with more than 250,000 positive cases that have claimed 15,302 lives in 53 days. "These are the first pets in the United States to test positive," the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday, April 22, in a joint statement with the CDC. Officials said that the cats had mild respiratory illnesses and are e…
Meerkat Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Meerkat Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Meerkat Is SPCA Pet Of The Week The SPCA Westchester is looking for a permanent foster home for Meerkat.Meerkat is a two-year-old lab type mix who weighs 40 pounds and loves to stand on her back legs. The SPCA said Meerkat is an affectionate girl with lots of energy who loves the outdoors. Meerkat loves playing with other dogs and would be a good fit for kids older than 10. She would prefer not to live with cats. Meerkat has kidney insufficiency, which requires medical attention. She is on a low protein diet, takes medication, and needs to receive fluids on a regular basis. All of Meerkat's medical care will be provided by…