Understanding Feline Panleukopenia

The term panleukopenia refers to a decrease in the number of white blood cells in the body. This low number of white blood cells makes an affected cat extremely vulnerable to other infections.

Understanding Rabies In Cats

Rabies is one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting mammals, including cats and humans. It is a fatal disease caused by infection with the rabies virus. When signs of rabies occur, it is an almost invariably fatal disease.

Understanding Rabies In Dogs

Rabies is one of the most devastating viral diseases affecting mammals, including dogs and humans. It is a fatal disease caused by infection with the rabies virus. When signs of rabies occur, it is an almost invariably fatal disease.

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.