• Cook County Programs 2009

SMALL ANIMAL HEALTH

• Facts About Pet Food Recall
  On March 15, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) learned that certain pet foods were sickening and killing cats and dogs............
  
  
• Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
  Avian Influenza, or Bird Flu, is a viral disease that most commonly affects birds caused by type A influenza virus.This disease is most often spread via direct contact between healthy birds and infected birds.
  
  
• Dog Fighting - Let's Stop it Now!
  We all have the civic responsibility to stop the sadistic "contest" called dog fighting, in which two dogs specifically bred and trained to fight are used for spectators' entertainment and gambling. This act is simply an animal abuse with criminal intents and thus requires your efforts, the police and other law enforcement agents' intervention to stop it.
  
  
• Educational Programs
  The Cook County small animal health program for elementary schools is aimed at providing supplemental teaching that translates into lessons that are hands-on, inquiry based and collaborative
  
  
• Hot Weather Tips for Dogs and Cats
  Summer time is fun and exciting for our pets. The heat can also mean discomfort for our companions. They need our help in protecting them from conditions such as overheating, dehydration, and sunburn
  
  
• Keep Your Pet Safe All Summer Long
  As the temperatures rise it is important to take some precautions to keep our pets healthy and safe from the hazards that accompany summer.
  
  
• Nutritional Requirements for Pets
  In view of the recent pet food poisoning, and the resulting pet deaths and illness, pet owners should have knowledge of their pet's nutritional requirements. This can be used as a guide to making their own pet food, or to know what to look out for when buying commercial pet food from pet stores........
  
  
• Rabies
  Rabies is a fatal viral infection of all warm-blooded animals, including humans affecting primarily the central nervous system and ultimately resulting in death.....
  
  
• Responsibilities of Dog Owners
  It is not easy to decide if dog ownership is right for you. Dogs require a considerable amount of your time, and require your financial commitment as well.
  
  
• Science on the GO mobile laboratory
  Enjoy a slide presentation of an animal science class taught on our mobile science laboratory.
  
  
• Special Care of Your Pets During Winter
  Pets are our companions and during this inclement weather, efforts must be made to protect them, making them happy and keeing them healthy.
  
  
• Useful Resources on Swine Influenza
  At this time of imminent public health risk posed by the outbreak of Swine Flu in human, adequate and up-to-date information about this disease is important for all the residents of Cook County.