Infectious Diseases (42)
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Do I Need to Worry About Plague and My Pets?
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, April 26, 2017When most people think of plague, they usually conjure up images of rats, fleas and the medieval ages, but what many pet owners don’t realize is that cats, dogs and people in certain regions of the… Full Article ›
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Bartonellosis: Another Reason for Pet Owners to Banish Fleas
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, March 9, 2017While you may not be familiar with Bartonella, you’ve probably heard of cat scratch disease, a human condition caused by one form of this bacteria. As the name suggests, people can get this disease… Full Article ›
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Canine Influenza: Symptoms, How It's Spread, Treatment Options and Tips to Help Prevent It
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, February 22, 2017At this time of year, everyone, it seems, worries about the flu. But did you know your dog could get it, too? While different from the human flu, canine influenza is caused by a contagious virus… Full Article ›
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Oral Warts: What You Should Know About This Dog Park Health Risk
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, June 19, 2015Most dogs return from the dog park with their tongues wagging. But, some come home with something else: an oral papilloma infection. Within a few weeks, owners are distraught to find whitish,… Full Article ›
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How to Protect Your Dog From Kennel Cough
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, January 22, 2015If your dog has kennel cough, you’ll no doubt hear about it: A blaring, hacking cough like a goose honk is the most common sign. Affected dogs will often retch and gag, as if trying to dislodge… Full Article ›
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World Rabies Day: 5 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Rabies
By Laura Cross, September 26, 2014More than 55,000 people die from rabies each year. For those of us who live in the United States, that statistic seems unfathomable — rabies isn't very common in our country. But in other parts of… Full Article ›
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World Rabies Day Reflects Need for Rabies Awareness
By Dr. Richard B. Ford DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM (Hon), September 26, 2014World Rabies Day is the one day of the year designated to raising awareness about one of the world’s older, yet more serious, animal diseases, which continues to threaten humans. One only has… Full Article ›
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Gastrointestinal Parasites in Pets — Preventing and Treating These Bugs
May 2, 2014The information in this article has been reviewed and updated. Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites can make your dog or cat — and sometimes even you — sick, which is why it’s so important to… Full Article ›
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Feline Rabies Vaccine
April 24, 2014Cats are the No. 1 domestic animal carrier of rabies in the United States. A bite from a wild animal is typically how a cat gets the virus –– and how that cat could then transmit it… Full Article ›
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Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs and Cats
March 26, 2014If your pet is a regular at day care, grooming facilities or the dog park, those shots every 6 to 12 months to prevent canine infectious tracheobronchitis (aka kennel cough) may be inconvenient,… Full Article ›
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Conjunctivitis in Dogs and Cats
March 25, 2014Dogs and cats alike can be affected by conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the inner eyelids and white part of the eyes that sometimes accompanies a respiratory infection… Full Article ›
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Leptospirosis Vaccine for Dogs
March 25, 2014It’s scary to think that a fun stroll through the woods or swim in a favorite watering hole can lead to a terrible illness, but it can –– for you as well as your dog. Leptospirosis is caused by… Full Article ›