Kissing Frogs
Obviously the answer is “No.”, but it brings up a good point. Many children have fallen ill from kissing and handling frogs and other amphibians and reptiles. Most of …
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Pet Obesity
Current research by the Association of Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) is not encouraging. Obesity in pets is not dropping. Let’s chew the fat shall we? Current surveys find that …
Are Raw Diets Safe?
Raw diets continue to be popular as nutrition that is easier to digest and closer to a dog’s natural food. Many people believe that dogs have a natural resistance …
What is Kennel Cough?
We treat kennel cough as if it is a single disease, but actually, it is a group of diseases. The symptoms of Kennel cough include a hacking cough and …
When Can I Stop Using Flea Preventative?
Many people mistakenly stop using flea preventative when temperatures drop in the fall. Fall is actually prime time for fleas. They know that winter is coming and they are …
Can I Really Understand My Cat?
First of all, it is important to recognize that cats are wild animals with strong instincts. They choose to be civilized. In essence, cats choose us as much as …
Lepto Vaccine Concerns
Leptospirosis or “Lepto” is a bacterial disease that can be deadly. Depending which variant is involved, the infection usually causes liver or kidney damage. It is mostly spread through …
What is a Hot Spot?
Your dog may have the misfortune of dealing with a hot spot, better described as acute moist dermatitis. A hot spot is warm, moist and even slimy, circular patch …
Vaccines for Indoor Cats?
The short answer is, “Yes”. Your cat may not go outside, but you do. Many disease causing organisms can survive just fine on your clothing or skin until you …
Food Allergies
Dogs are often allergic to certain foods offered in even high quality diets. Symptoms of adverse food reactions include ear problems and skin trouble involving the feet, groin, and/or …