Although most people have heard of Lyme Disease, not many know about another dangerous tick-borne illness that can cause serious complications in our dogs – Tick Fever. Tick Fever, also known as Ehrlichiosis, is found worldwide and has been reported in almost every state in the U.S. It’s caused by a tiny organism called rickettsia, […]
Why These Veterinary “Miracle Drugs” May Not Be The Best Option For Your Pet
When I was in veterinary practice, we always got REALLY excited whenever the latest veterinary miracle drug made its debut. What made them “miracle drugs” was that they usually managed to hit the elusive sweet spot between providing much-needed help for patients while simultaneously offering something very cool (and usually uber-convenient) for pet parents. The […]
Canine Distemper: Still A Dangerous Threat
Although most people have heard of canine distemper, many people don’t know just how dangerous this disease really is. During the first half of the twentieth century, canine distemper was by far the most common fatal disease in dogs. Even after a vaccine was developed against it (which has been in general use since the […]
Luxating Patella In Dogs
Has this ever happened to you? You’re out enjoying a nice walk with your dog, when suddenly she yelps, lifts one of her back legs completely up off the ground, and immediately appears lame. Panicked, you try to figure out what in the world is going on while she spins around whimpering, and then suddenly… […]
Protecting Pets From Sunburn
By now we’ve all heard about the damage too much sun exposure can do to our skin. But did you know that despite their furry coats, pets are also at risk for sunburn? Protecting pets from sunburn not only safeguards their skin, it also reduces their chance of developing skin cancer. In humans and pets […]
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