What is it? Fecal exams are used to determine if your dog or cat has intestinal parasites such as hookworms or roundworms. Parasites not only make pets uncomfortable and irritable, but they could also lead to more serious conditions for your pet or even be transmitted to family members. How do dogs and cats get […]
All pet owners have heard of heartworms, but you may not know the nitty gritty behind these nasty critters. In this blog, you’ll find out what heartworm disease is, how pets can get it, what happens to pets that are heartworm positive, and how to prevent heartworm disease. What is it? Heartworm disease is a […]
What is it? The DAPPV vaccine is an extremely effective way to protect your dog against five highly contagious and life-threatening canine diseases: canine distemper (that’s the D part of the vaccine name), adenovirus and hepatitis (both represented by the A since hepatitis is an adenovirus), parainfluenza (the first P), and parvovirus (the PV at […]
During a routine wellness exam, your veterinarian will ask you questions about your dog or cat’s behavior, eating and elimination habits and make sure any issues are addressed. Your veterinarian will also perform a physical examination of your dog or cat. Based on your pet’s history and physical examination, your veterinarian will then make recommendations […]
What is it? Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a bacterial illness that can be transmitted to dogs by certain species of ticks. It is caused by the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that is carried inside a tick and gets into a dog’s bloodstream through a tick bite. How do dogs get lyme […]
What is it? Canine influenza (also known as dog flu) is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs caused by specific Type A influenza viruses known to infect dogs. These are called “canine influenza viruses.” No human infections with canine influenza have ever been reported. There are two different influenza A dog flu viruses: one is […]
What is it? Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Leptospira. How do dogs get Leptospirosis? Most dogs are infected by direct contact with urine from an infected animal. Others are infected by contact with water or soil contaminated with infected urine. Leptospira can penetrate the soft lining of the […]
What is Bordetella (aka Kennel Cough)? Bordetella bronchiseptica is the most common bacterial agent responsible for kennel cough in dogs, causing inflammation of your dog’s upper respiratory system. How do dogs get kennel cough aka Bordetella bronchiseptica? Kennel cough spreads from dog to dog through aerosol droplets, direct contact, or contact with contaminated surfaces like […]
You’ve heard of rabies, and you know your pet needs an annual shot and tag for it. When you picture it, you likely think of foaming at the mouth and… that’s about it. So, let us educate you with the facts you need to know to keep your pet safe and healthy. What is it? […]
