Itchy Dogs – Is Food the Problem?
Many dog owners work hard to make their pets comfortable and happy, so it can be frustrating when a dog is constantly itching and distressed. Dr. Adam Patterson, clinical assistant professor and Chief of Dermatology at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Small Animal Clinic, explained how some perpetually itchy dogs may suffer from food allergies.
An Interesting Question
There was an interesting running question posted on Quora.com this week. (for those who don't know Quora is a community based question and answer website.)
Melky Cabrera tests positive for testosterone, suspended 50 games
With 45 games remaining the regular season, the San Francisco Giants will have to chase down a playoff spot sans its star left fielder.
Animal ‘Olympians’ win medals of their own
Faster, higher, stronger. The best human athletes in the world, many of them from California, have proven their worthiness of an Olympic medal. But there are other “athletes” all around us – our local native wildlife includes some with amazing feats worthy of a medal, and in fact, one of them already holds a world record. These are among the best of the best we have worked with at the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center:
Ferguson Road closed through November
The California Department of Transportation closed Ferguson Road in Gilroy on Agu. 13 and it will remain closed through early November. This continuous closure is necessary to install signals, widen shoulders and through lanes near the intersection of Highway 152 and Ferguson Road, according to a Caltrans press release.
POTW: Popsicle
Popsicle is a 2-year-old cat who is loving, easy going and likes to be pet. He is good with children and other cats. He is at the San Martin Shelter and would love to find a home. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal, please call (408) 686-3900.
Statewide DMV computer short circuit disrupts Gilroy office
A line of people holding pink slips and traffic tickets swarmed around the front door of the Gilroy Department of Motor Vehicles on 10th Street Friday morning, being turned away by a staff person at the door because of a statewide DMV computer failure.
Red Phone: When do you go dancing Thursday or Friday night?
“Dear Red Phone, what is up with the seeming rivalry/favoritism of the Thursday night and Friday night music events? You note the Friday music in the paper all the time but nothing about the Thursday music series.”
A Couple of Comments on the Men’s Marathon at the Olympics
Ryan Hall should get a new coach. With all due respect to Ryan (after all who am I to advise someone like Ryan Hall?) but self coaching doesn't seem to be working too well. It reminds me of the old saying about someone who represents themselves in court: namely he has a fool for a client.
