Blue-Green Algae What the conscientious outdoor dog should know! By now most dog lovers have seen the stories about the risks posed by exposure to Blue-Green Algae. “Algae” is a bit of a misnomer, as the actual threat is a specific type of bacteria called “cyanobacteria”. Cy
Are you confused about diet and nutrition? There are many new and ever changing facts and opinions about diet and nutrition and pet health. One of the more recent concerns is regarding heart disease associated with grain free diets, specifically in dogs. This heart d
Otitis It’s probably not ear mites! Otitis is the medical term for inflammation of the ear, or an ear infection. It is classified according to location. Otitis externa refers to inflammation of the outer canal, otitis interna refers to inflammation of the detailed organs that t
Pets are gaining weight. What do we do about it? One source reports 30-55% of cats are obese, and 40% of dogs are overweight or obese. According to “The State of Pet Health” a collection of data from Banfield Pet Hospital’s Nationwide, there has been a 158% increase in dogs classifi
Leptospirosis Is your pet at risk? What is it? Leptospirosis (lepto) is a bacterial organism. It take a unique form, known as a spirochete. This lovely, curly looking bacteria looks beautiful under a microscope, but causes nasty disease in our pets. Who can get it? Lep
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