Tick Borne Ehrlichia Infection in Dogs
What are Ehrlichia? Ehrlichia are a type of bacteria that infect and live within the white blood cells of their hosts. Different types of Ehrlichia live in different types of white blood cells. The bacteria enjoys humans as well as domestic and wild. Ehrlichia are spread from one host to another via tick bites. The two Ehrlichia we are concerned with are Ehrlichia Canis and Ehrlichia Ewingii […]
MUST-KNOW INFO FOR 1ST TIME DOG OWNERS
So, you just got your first dog! Mazal tov! This is a very exciting time for you and your new friend. Since this is new, you’re probably wondering what to expect. The information below is designed to be a helpful guide: You will need the following for bringing your pooch home: Food. It’s best to […]
The Rising Concern of Yeast Dough Ingestion in Pets
If you make yeast bread start to finish, it is important to all raw bread dough away from your pets. Ingesting it can cause serious problems and be life threatening for your pet. Doughs that do not contain yeast are less concerning, but can still cause gastrointestinal problems – vomiting, diarrhea, gas, etc. Why is […]
Leash Aggression or Anxiety and How to Improve Your Dog’s Walks
What is an Unwanted Leash Behavior? This refers to a dog’s response to something in their environment which is triggered by anxiety, fear, or frustration. Though it is not limited to these behaviors, the dog may express their concerns by barking, growling, lunging, jumping up, and pulling. As much as reactivity can occur in different […]
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
What is FIV? FIV is an RNA virus called feline immunodeficiency virus. It is similar to HIV in people, only FIV is the feline version. The life expectancy of the FIV positive cat is variable. Some die within 5 years of infection. Others go on and live long lives, however, may cats, at some point […]
Allergies and Itching in Canine Companions
Coping with an itchy pet can be an extremely frustrating experience for a pet owner and can truly test the limits of the human-animal bond. Persistent scratching and chewing by a dog can also result in open wounds to the skin and pain to your pet. The following information is intended to help provide pet […]
Why Do Dogs and Cats Eat Feces?
Eating fecal material, called coprophagia, can be an extremely distressing issue for dog and cat owners. Whether it’s the pet’s own feces or someone else’s, the act itself is not always a pleasant thing for pet owners to witness. Why does this happen, and what can you, as a pet owner do about it? Below […]
Infected Bite Wounds
An abscess forms when an infected bite wound heals over on its surface and traps the infection inside. Fever is generated as the infection incubates. Diseased tissue and the inflammatory cells liquefy into pus. The pus breaks through the overlying surface skin and drains, leading to foul odor, pain, and discharge. The area may or […]
An Intestinal Parasite You May Not Think of: Coccidia
What is Coccidia? Coccidia is a single-celled organisms that infects the intestine. They are microscopic protozoal parasites detectable on fecal tests. They are not worms but protozoa and infect through shedding of cysts. Coccidia requires different anti-parasitic medication then what’s used for parasitic worms. Coccid is also not visible to the naked eye. Coccidia infection causes […]
Why are my Cat’s Eyelids Prominent? Haws Syndrome in Cats
Haws syndrome is an elevation of the third eyelid in both eyes. It can happen when the cat is sick with something not related to the eye itself. The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane, is a transparent eyelid found in cats, dogs and some other mammals. Its purpose is to moisten the eye as well […]