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Posts tagged "roundworm"

On the Road Again, The Companion Animal Parasite Council

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The Companion Animal Parasite Council is a not-for-profit who’s goal is to educate the public about parasite protection and control…So, each summer parasitologists hit the road – to go to the people – traveling in the parasite-mobile. Seriously, they do an amazing job of reaching professionals by bringing experts to lecture about the latest research... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
August 3, 2011 at 11:59 pm
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Companion Animal Parasite Council Road Trip at Wrigley Field

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The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) super sized van parked across from the friendly confines on July 24. Experts answered pet owner/Cub fan questions about parasites. Some say Cub fans have long suffered from parasites. Follow the CAPC Road Show, Northern Exposure, here and on the CAPC website. Wherever they are, CAPC will hand out... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 26, 2011 at 7:52 am
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Parsasite Council Hits the Road, Stopping at Wrigley Field

Parsasite Council Hits the Road, Stopping at Wrigley Field
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)) is hitting the road to zap one parasite at a time; watch them come to your community to chase fleas down the street, tackle ticks and round up roundworms. The idea is to come to where pet owners are, to communicate parasite prevention to pet owners. CAPC members include... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 24, 2011 at 7:19 am
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WGN Radio Petcast: Chelsea Kane Dances for Shelter Dogs; Dogs on Lake Michigan; Tick and Roundworm Control

WGN Radio Petcast: Chelsea Kane Dances for Shelter Dogs; Dogs on Lake Michigan; Tick and Roundworm Control
Disney TV star Chelsea Kane danced her way into the hearts of millions on “Dancing with the Stars.” Now she’s dancing her way into the hearts of shelter dogs, via Pedigree’s “Every Dog Deserves” promotion. Chelsea talks about her Woman (that’s her dog’s name!), her devotion to animals and what “Dancing” is really like behind-the-scenes... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 11, 2011 at 9:11 am
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Sleeping with the Enemy: Your Pets

A myriad of stories recently in newspapers and on blogs maintaining that sleeping with your pets might kill you, including this piece on AOL News. Most U.S. households have pets, and more than half of those cats and dogs are allowed to sleep in their owner’s beds, Drs. Bruno Chomel, a professor at the University... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 21, 2011 at 2:40 pm
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Landmines in Chicago

Do people think the stuff melts with snow? Why don’t people bother picking up after their dogs in the snow. I just took a walk – and discovered landmines all over. It’s true there are some potential health issues to people, according to parisitologist Dr. Dwight Bowman of the Companion Animal Parasite Council and Cornell... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 18, 2011 at 8:26 pm
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Dog Park 101

I love dog parks, and even helped to spearhead their official creation in Chicago (though Wiggly Field had already begun as a trial). In Chicago, these fenced off dog parks are within larger parks, so they are called Dog Friendly Areas (DFA’s). The Chicago Park District offers lots of information – including DFA rules and... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 25, 2010 at 9:49 am
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Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid: The Attack of the Killer Parasites!

According to a story in the Wall Street Journal, our pets – and potentially all of us – may be susceptible to a new laundry list of illnesses spread by parasites. Most of these parasites were previously solely associated with the developing world, but are now cropping up in the U.S. Some of the infections... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
May 24, 2010 at 8:43 am
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The Poop on Poop: Just Scoop!

Invariably, with the first snow -  I don’t hear about towed cars (on snow routes), I hear about people picking up the poo even less often than at other times of the year.  Do people think the stuff melts with snow? It’s true there are some potential health issues to people, according to parisitologist Dr... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
December 7, 2009 at 10:29 pm
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Too Many Worms

According to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, one to three million people are infected with hookworm by pets annually…and it’s preventable. Heartworm prevention can save your pet’s life. Roundworm can be transmitted to people, particularly to kids, and it can be serious…but that’s as preventable in our dogs. And no one wants a pet to... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 13, 2009 at 11:42 am
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