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 […]
Barking: What it Means and How to Control it
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Barking is a dog’s natural reaction to changes in their environment. Please allow your dog to indulge as long as the barking is reasonable. So what is reasonable? Barking briefly at strangers passing by, other animals, loud noises etc. What is not reasonable? That’s simple. When it annoys your neighbors. […]
Talking Dog: What You’re Really Saying
By Executive Director Kerri Burns Most of us have heard about reading a dog’s body language: ears flat back means they are fearful, ears up means they are alert, tail low and wagging can be a good thing, growling can be fear or aggression, and when a dog’s body becomes very stiff and tall, this […]
Planned Giving: A Gift From the Heart
By Peggy Hoyt and the Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan LLC The term “planned giving” was coined over 40 years ago by Robert F. Sharpe. It contemplates a gift to a charitable organization that is made at some time in the future – usually at the death of the donor. The most common type […]
