blindness
-
Federal report: University of Michigan-Flint biology professor engaged in misconduct while doing research on puppies ...
Yahoo News &bull Aug 29, 2010FLINT, Michigan - A University of Michigan-Flint assistant biology professor falsified research on 3-week-old beagle puppies in Pennsylvania two years before joining the local campus, according to a recently released report from the Office of Research Integrity of the U.S.… Full Story »
-
"A Veritable Human Crufts"
Terrierman's Daily Dose &bull Aug 23, 2010
Information on working terriers, dogs, natural history, hunting, and the environment, with occasional political commentary as I see fit. This web log is associated with the Terrierman.com web site. Please see this web site for more information on working terriers,… Full Story »
-
Ammonia leak near Mossleigh reroutes traffic
Yahoo News &bull Aug 9, 2010A roadside storage tank for the material, which is owned by Parrish Heimbecker in Mossleigh and located on a section of land owned by Vulcan County Councillor Ian Donovan, was undergoing regularly scheduled maintenance, when workers encountered an issue closing… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- blindness
-
Canine Diabetes Can't Stop This Plucky Dog
K-9 &bull Aug 2, 2010
Being diagnosed with canine diabetes and suffering with blindness hasnat stopped thirteen-year-old Collie-cross, Shadow, from Glasgow, from living life to the full thanks to ongoing life-saving treatment from the cityas PDSA vets. Unable to afford the ongoing, life-saving treatment Shadow required, Helen contacted PDSA and was able to register Shadow for treatment at the charityas Glasgow East PetAid hospital. Shadow was put on insulin to control his blood sugar levels, which Helen now gives him twice a day. She… Full Story »
-
Farmed animal neglect* - updated Jul 21, 2010: Oxenton, EN (UK)
Pet Abuse &bull Jul 21, 2010
Please vote on whether or not you feel the sentence in this case was appropriate for the crime. When you vote, you are voting on whether or not the punishment fit the crime, NOT on the severity of the case itself. If you feel the sentence was very weak, you would vote 1 star. If you feel the sentence was very strong, you would vote 5 stars. Please vote honestly and realistically. These ratings will be used a a tool for many future programs, including a "Peoples… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- blindness
-
Collie Questions
de.licio.us &bull Jul 1, 2010WHAT COLORS DO THEY COME IN?Many people don't realize, but Collies come in SIX different colors. The one most people associate with a Collie is SABLE AND WHITE, which was the color of Lassie. Sables can range from lemon-golden brown to a dark, rich mahogany tinged with black. TRICOLORS are very striking, as they have a black body color, white collars and white legs, with tan markings about the face. BLUE MERLES are less frequently seen, but their bodies are a silver blue/grey with some small black patches, with again the white collar, white legs and tan markings. SABLE MERLES… Full Story »
-
It's the ability in disability that counts
Yahoo News &bull Jun 28, 2010What you don't see in the photograph, taken several years ago on a winter camping trip to the provincial park, is her sighted friend skiing ahead, shouting out descriptions of the terrain: "OK, Fran, an easy three coming up" or "A twisting five." Impossible is not part of her vocabulary. And if you spend any time with her, the phrase you'll likely… Full Story »
-
VisionWalk raises funds for blindness research
Topix: Dogs &bull May 5, 2010
Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms. Be polite. Inappropriate posts may be removed by the moderator. Send… Full Story »
-
Send Dog Fighters to Jail Says New Poll
K-9 &bull May 4, 2010
More than two-thirds (69%) of people think a prison sentence is the most appropriate punishment for an offence where a dog is set onto another animal to fight, according to new polling figures published today. The poll, by YouGov for the League Against Cruel Sports, comes as the animal welfare charity launches its 'Fighting Dogs Campaign' to highlight what it claims is the cruelty of dog fighting, badger baiting and, controversially, terrier work usually associated with hunts. The League - which campaigned for eighty years for the ban on hunting - claims there is little difference between dog fighting and… Full Story »
-
More Photos
Yahoo News &bull Apr 27, 2010Dr. Dennis Donohue checks eye pressure levels of Raimo, a Spinone Italiano, during an examination at Animal Eye Specialists in West Bridgewater. The office is one of the only veterinary offices in the region that specializes in animal eye care. Dr. Dennis Donohue writes a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with veterinary tech… Full Story »
-
Pet Vet: Canine cataract surgery usually performed after blindness sets in
Yahoo News &bull Apr 24, 2010A cataract is described as any opacity that develops within the lens of the eye. These can be focal changes that only obscure a portion of the lens, leading to some degree of blindness, or they can completely opacify the… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- blindness
- veterinarian
- Dog
-
Canine cataract surgery usually performed after blindness sets in
Yahoo News &bull Apr 22, 2010Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in dogs. And like many dogs with cataracts, Bernie has simply adapted, so much so that he is commonly mistaken for a sighted dog. Tom and Madeline, Bernie's owners, are considering… Full Story »
-
Local sports summary for Monday, April 12
Yahoo News &bull Apr 12, 2010The event is part of the Race to Cure Blindness series, which holds special meaning for Carmi's Angie French, who walked the 13.1-mile course along with friends Malea Roark of Carmi, Nikki Roser of Enfield and Amy Pettijohn of Marshall.… Full Story »
-
Contact Lenses Loaded With Vitamin E May Treat Glaucoma (redOrbit)
Yahoo News &bull Mar 24, 2010Image Caption: Contact lenses containing vitamin E like the one above can treat glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, and other eye conditions, scientists are reporting. Credit: Anuj Chauhan, Ph.D. Full Story »
-
Topics:
- blindness
-
Removal is best fix for cataracts (The Record and Herald News)
Yahoo News &bull Jan 30, 2010Suggestions for dealing with Chihuahua's cataracts. Full Story »
-
Dogtown: A trip to Vegas to get sight restored
ohmidog! &bull Jan 14, 2010
ALab mix whose blindness is believed to have led toaggression toward other dogs, preventing her from being adoptable, heads to Las Vegas on tomorrow night’s episode of Dogtown for surgery that could restore her sight. Dr. Patti Iampietro, of the… Full Story »
-
Hoarding 450 cats* - updated Jan 9, 2010: Tarentum, PA (US)
Pet Abuse &bull Jan 10, 2010
The image that Lin Marie presented to the animal rescue community of her cat sanctuary was one of love and success. She described "Tiger Ranch" ... Full Story »
-
Wrinkly Shar-Pei gets a face lift and double eye lift
Poodle (And Dog) Blog &bull Jan 8, 2010
No, wait, it wasn't to make him look young and beautiful... The Shar-Pei, an ancient breed originating in China, is prized for their unique wrinkly skin. Unfortunately, the breed is subject to a variety of health issues, including a painful… Full Story »
-
Does the Dog Die? A Brief Review of The Lost Hours, by Karen White
The Dog Doesn'T Die &bull Jan 5, 2010
I read this book because, when I went to Amazon looking for another book by White, I saw that this one had better reviews. Granted, Amazon reviews are not to be taken seriously in all cases, but I have used… Full Story »
-
Teacher has years of insight (Evansville Courier & Press)
Yahoo News &bull Jan 4, 2010Denise Schweizer looks at the white Labrador retriever at her feet. Little Cheba loves belly rubs and ear squeezes."I've tried being blind with no help, and with a cane's help and with a dog's help," she says, laughing. "Believe me,… Full Story »
