Last Call for Entries: American Humane Association’s Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ Ends July 31, 2009
Attention Fairhope photographers - from beginners to pros! Time is running out to enter photos in American Humane’s 2009 Pets & Pals Photo Contest™ to compete for two $1,000 grand prizes and four $500 category prizes. This popular annual competition encourages photographers of all skill levels to send in shots of companion animals and farm animals, as well as photos portraying the bond between...
Tail Wagging BBQ to benefit the Baldwin County Humane Society July 18
The award winning Wild Bunch Butt Burners barbecue team is holding a benefit for the Baldwin County Humane Society on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Cullen, 18701 Scenic Hwy., Fairhope. Camp Cullen is located 1.4 miles south of the Fairhope Pier and just north of Sacred Heart Church. Signs will be posted at the entrance. The cost of a BBQ chicken plate or pork sandwich...
Achy-Breaky Wormy Heart: Heartworms and your pet
Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal, parasite that primarily infects dogs, cats and ferrets. It can also infect a variety of wild animals, including wild canids (e.g., foxes, wolves, coyotes), wild felids (e.g. tigers, lions, pumas), raccoons, opossums, and pinnipeds (e.g., sea lions and seals), as well as others. There have been documented human infections, but they are thought...
Gulf Shores Books-A-Million Benefit for Baldwin County Humane Society July 11, 2009
Books-A-Million located in Pinnacle Shopping Center, Gulf Shores, is hosting a special fundraiser for the Baldwin County Humane Society on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Society will receive a minimum of 10% of sales during event hours. Humane Society volunteers will hand out special bookmarks at the entrance to the store that qualifies a customer's purchases for the...
Baldwin County Humane Society Elects Officers
Maria Gywnn and Tracy Holiday
The Baldwin County Humane Society membership elected officers for 2009-2010 at their annual meeting. Maria Gwynn (left) of Fairhope will head the organization as President. Shown with Gwynn is out-going President Tracy M. Holiday (right) of Orange Beach. Other officers are Christine Sherwin, Daphne, Vice-President and Alan Yankie, Fairhope, Treasurer.
Members of the...
How to protect your pet from ear mites
At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause serious skin problems or even carry disease. Although this article provides basic information about ear mites, one of the most common external parasites, Dr. Schindler or your current...
Why your dog needs a Canine Distemper vaccination
What is Canine Distemper?
Canine distemper is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and, often, the nervous systems of puppies and dogs. The virus also infects wild canids (e.g. foxes, wolves, coyotes), raccoons, skunks, and ferrets.
How is Canine Distemper virus spread?
Puppies and dogs usually become infected through airborne exposure...
What you should know about cancer in pets
What are Tumors, Cancer and Neoplasia?
Neoplasia (nee-oh-PLAY-zhuh) is the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in the body, and the abnormal growth itself is called a neoplasm (nee-oh-PLAZ-m) or tumor. It can be benign (bee-NINE) or malignant. Benign neoplasms do not grow aggressively, do not invade the surrounding body tissues, and do not spread throughout the body. Malignant...
Why you should vaccinate your dog against Canine Parvovirus
WARNING: Don't fall for scams on the internet that try to sell you bogus, expensive parvo medications for dogs. The best research and the best veterinarians agree that vaccinating your dog annually against parvo is the safest and cheapest way to protect your dog from this potentially deadly disease. If you think your dog has parvo, call Dr. Schindler or your current veterinarian immediately....
Eastern Shore Pet Hospital's Dr. Ron Schindler has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in Baldwin County, Alabama for over 20 years. As a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, a former President and current board member of the Baldwin County Humane Society, and a board member of the Fairhope Cat Coalition, Dr. Schindler is engaged in leading the community and his patients toward proper pet care. His knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice to care for your pet. 
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