How To Choose The Best Pet Reptile For You
Before acquiring a reptile, thoroughly research all aspects of reptile ownership including which reptile is appropriate for your lifestyle, the appropriate diet, suitable housing, and a healthy, stimulating environment.
These Household Items Are Poisonous/Toxic To Cats
Many think that because cats are finicky eaters, they are poisoned less often than dogs. However, with their curiosity and fastidious grooming, intoxication is, unfortunately, not uncommon.
Diagnosing & Treating Ear Infections In Dogs
Infection of the external ear canal (outer ear infection) is called otitis externa and is one of the most common types of infections seen in dogs.
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 Cytauxzoonosis (Bobcat Fever) In Cats
Cytauxzoonosis is a tick-borne parasitic disease more commonly known as bobcat fever. First reported in the USA in 1976, it is now an important emerging disease in domestic cats.
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.