Feb 17, 2019 | Pet Diseases
Every stage of life has its rewards and challenges for pet owners dogs as well as their pets. Like their owners, pets face health problems as they advance in age. Some of these challenges include arthritis, hearing or vision loss, cognitive decline, cancer, dental...
Jan 9, 2019 | Pet Diseases
A black bear recently found in Fairfield, NC on December 17, 2018 tested positive for rabies. A necropsy performed at the University of Georgia’s Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study confirmed the cause of death. Since 1999, only four black bears have...
Dec 19, 2018 | Pet Diseases
Dental health is an important aspect of your pet’s overall health. Poor dental hygiene results in periodontal disease which can in turn negatively impact your pet’s other health systems. Periodontal disease can cause severe problems and pain for pets. Most...
Sep 7, 2018 | Pet Diseases
What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. These bacteria can be found world wide in soil and water. Leptospirosis is zoonotic. This means it can be transmitted from animals to people or, more specifically, a...
Aug 20, 2018 | Pet Diseases
Reports of disease-carrying ticks are occurring in places across the United States where they have not previously been seen. In fact, 83 counties across 24 states have reported finding disease-carrying ticks. Nate Nieto, an associate professor of biological sciences...
Aug 6, 2018 | Pet Diseases
Most grain free dog foods are promoted as more nutritious. Manufacturers advertise they are more tasty and packed with exotic proteins. This appeals to many pet owners who are health conscious and want to provide a more healthy diet for their pet. Unfortunately, the...
