We’ve just learned that there is an outbreak of leptospirosis among dogs in the Fountain Hills, Arizona area. This highly contagious disease is transmitted through urine and contaminated water, which makes it especially dangerous for ...
World Rabies Day is an annual event held on Sept 28. This day marks the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur, the bacteriologist who developed the first rabies vaccine (and probably stopped a Zombie ...
Figo Pet Insurance is more than just pet insurance. Figo helps track your pet's general health, locate your pet via GPS, store medical records and receipts for easy transfer to specialists, and much more. By ...
As you know, we live in a rural area that is slightly off the beaten track. That’s one reason we really like Tractor Supply Company®, because they know it’s not just farmers and ranchers living ...
We’re finally on the cusp of winter - the time of year that means we’re not only changing our clocks, we’re changing our pet health concerns (usually from concerns of heat stroke to concerns of ...
A recent outbreak of VSV, or Vesicular Stomatitis Virus, a nasty virus that causes awful sores in your horse’s mouth, reminds me that we can never be too careful when it comes to biosecurity measures ...
While people don’t normally consider rabbits as companion animals, domestic rabbits are surprisingly affectionate and sociable. Just like cats and dogs, rabbits will follow you around, sit with you and beg for treats. They can ...
If you’re like me, the first thing that comes to mind when you hear ‘rabies” is the classic novel, Old Yeller. While your dog probably won’t run into any rabid wolves while camping, there are ...
I’ve always been convinced that the rabies virus will be the only way a zombie apocalypse could actually occur. The Walking Dead series is a perfect example of how these symptoms would sweep the land, ...
Canine distemper is primarily spread through respiratory secretions and bodily fluids of infected animals. Once inhaled, the virus moves to the lymph nodes where it begins reproducing. Eventually it spreads to the blood and the ...