Learn About Tick-Borne Diseases In Dogs & Cats
The following are a few of the tick-borne diseases that are found here in South-Central Kentucky: Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and cytauxzoonosis (bobcat fever).
Understanding Anaplasmosis In Dogs
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease caused by the infectious bacterial organism Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
Understanding Ehrlichiosis In Dogs
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne infectious disease of dogs, usually carried by the brown dog tick.
Understanding A Senior Or Sick Pet’s Quality Of Life
Each and every pet has certain needs that should be recognized and respected. Quality of life is a way to refer to and discuss the day-to-day life and lifestyle of a pet reaching the end of its life.
Recognizing & Treating UTIs In Dogs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly common in dogs.
Do Dogs Recognize Facial Expressions?
Close relationships are founded on good communication. Spoken communication is unique to each species; however, non-verbal communication, such as facial expressions and body language, are often shared.
These Household Items Are Poisonous/Toxic To Dogs
This article contains information on the following canine poisons/toxins: 1) chocolate, 2) grapes, raisins, and currants, 3) arsenic, 4) essential oils and liquid potpourri, 5) aspirin, and 6) acetaminophen.
Diagnosing & Treating Yeast Dermatitis In Dogs
Yeast is normally found on the skin, but its abnormal overgrowth can cause dermatitis, or inflammation of the skin.