National Bird of Botswana Gets Eye Surgery in Michigan

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Michigan Veterinary Specialists gave a blinded Lilac-Breasted Roller sight again after performing cataract surgery at its Southfield hospital yesterday.
Brought in by the Detroit Zoo, the 27-year-old, bright, rainbow-colored bird had recently lost her former zip – diving and swooping through the air to catch bugs in mid-flight – because she could no [...]

Water Main Break Causes Need for Pet Precautions

TAMPA, Fla. – BluePearl Veterinary Partners recommends pet owners take the same precautions for their pets as they would for themselves after a water main broke here Friday.
According to a press release issued by the City of Tampa, a ruptured transmission main on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard between Amberly Drive and Tampa Palms Boulevard is [...]

Pet Story Ideas for Month of May List

The month of May has many pet-related story ideas and BluePearl Veterinary Partners would like to help your newsroom express these stories to the public in any way possible. Read the full press release.

BluePearl Veterinarian Receives Achievement Award

Wendy Gwin, DVM, DACVR, a specialist in radiology at BluePearl Veterinary Partners emergency and specialty hospital here, was one of the recipients of the 2012 Young Achiever Award presented by Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine April 13. Read the full press release.

Salmonella Scare Spreads as More Pet Food Recalled

BluePearl Veterinary Partners recommends families continue to keep a close eye on their dogs after a major pet food manufacturer announced a recall of several more brands due to potential salmonella contamination. According to a press release issued by Diamond Pet Foods, the company is recalling two additional brands after a recall was initiated earlier [...]

Salmonella Scare as Pet Food Recalled

BluePearl Veterinary Partners recommends people keep a close eye on their dogs after a major pet food manufacturer announced they are recalling one of their brands due to potential salmonella contamination. Read the full press release.

List of April Pet-Related Topics

The month of April has many pet related story ideas and BluePearl Veterinary Partners would like to help your newsroom express these stories to the public in any way possible. Read the full press release for story ideas and media contact info.

5 Red-Hot Tips to Keep Your Pet Purrfect on Valentine’s Day

Puppy Love Courtesy BluePearl

Tampa, FL, Friday, February 13, 2012
Valentine’s Day can be a whirlwind of romance and reverie, but even the most promising partnership can go to the dogs if something bad happens to your heart throbs’s pampered pet. To ensure your magical evening ends on a rosy note, BluePearl Veterinary Partners board-certified specialists and [...]

Dogs Attack a Disabled Woman & Her Beloved Service Dog

Marybeth Fortner and her service dog, Tush, were escorting Marybeth’s 8-year-old niece to the bus stop last week when two dogs rushed out of the woods and attacked Tush. Marybeth sent her young niece running for help. Then she tried to stop the attack by flinging herself out of her wheelchair and on top of [...]