Canine Kennel Cough or Tracheobronchitis
What is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough is a broad term covering any infectious or contagious condition of dogs where coughing is one of the major clinical signs. It is also referred to as infectious tracheobronchitis. The term tracheobronchitis describes the location of the infection in the trachea or “windpipe” and bronchial tubes. Several viruses and […]
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
What causes a feline upper respiratory infection? Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is one term for a respiratory infection caused by one or more viral or bacterial agents. Synonyms for this condition include feline infectious respiratory disease and feline upper respiratory disease complex (URD). The infection may be caused by one or more viral and […]
Canine Tapeworm Infection
What are tapeworms? Tapeworms are flat intestinal worms that are made up of many small segments, each about ¼ – ½” (3-5 mm) long. Unlike roundworms that live freely in the intestinal tract, tapeworms attach to the wall of the small intestine using hook-like mouthparts. Tapeworms belong to the cestode family of intestinal worms. The […]
Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
By Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Medical Director Dr. Becky Rhoades Spaying or neutering is a no-brainer for most pet owners – they get that their pet will be healthier, live longer, be easier to care for, and have fewer behavior issues. They know the best time for their pet to get spayed or neutered […]
Take Your Cat to the Vet: It Could Save Their Life
By Medical Director Dr. Becky Rhoades Did you know that cats outnumber dogs as the most popular family pet? Unfortunately, it seems that going to see their veterinarian for a checkup is just not as important as it is with our dogs. But why? Because cats never leave the house or yard, so cat owners […]
Those Pesky Little Fleas and Ticks
By Medical Director Dr. Becky Rhoades Every day while doing an exam on a pet, I will ask the client about their flea and tick prevention program. Many respond with, “My pet doesn’t have fleas” and assume they don’t need to provide their pet with any prevention. I gently advise the client that fleas and […]
