Inside Dog or Outside Dog
Some dog owners believe that dogs, especially large ones, should be “outdoor only” pets. We believe that dogs of all sizes are happier, healthier and safer when they can be indoors with their people the majority of the time. Dogs have a need to be social just like we do. Exercise Some people believe that […]
Cat Safety with Children
Parents must be willing to teach the cat and the child acceptable limits of behavior in order to make their interactions pleasant and safe. Selecting A Cat What age is best? If you have a young child and are thinking of adopting a kitten (less than 1 year old) there are a few things you […]
Canine Allergies
What is an allergy? An allergy is a state of over-reactivity or hypersensitivity of the immune system to a particular substance called an allergen. Most allergens are proteins. The allergen protein may be of insect, plant or animal origin. Exposure to the allergen, usually on multiple occasions, sensitizes the immune system, and a subsequent exposure […]
Feline Heartworm Disease
What causes heartworm disease? Heartworms are a blood-borne parasite called Dirofilaria immitis that reside in the heart or adjacent large blood vessels of infected animals. The female worm is 6 to 14 inches long (15 to 36 cm) and 1/8 inch wide (5 mm). The male is about half the size of the female. Heartworm […]
Canine Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease or dirofilariasis is a serious and potentially fatal disease. It is caused by a blood-borne parasite known as Dirofilaria immitis. Adult heartworms are found in the heart and adjacent large blood vessels of infected dogs. Rarely, worms may be found in other parts of the circulatory system. The female worm is 6 – […]
Canine Vaccinations
What is a modified-live vaccine? In a modified-live or live-attenuated vaccine, the causative organism (virus, bacterium, etc.) has been weakened or altered so that it is no longer harmful or virulent, but is still capable of stimulating protective immunity when injected or otherwise administered. What is a killed vaccine? With a killed vaccine, the causative […]