Did you know that Leptospirosis is a risk for you and your pet?

Have you ever wondered what is lurking in the water puddle in your backyard as your dog happily splashes around? Truth is, there may have been other animals already happily splashing in that puddle earlier and they could of left behind some harmful bacteria. WHAT IS LEPTOSPIROSIS? Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that causes illness [...]

Lyme disease- A risk to you and your pet

They’re creepy and crawly. They suck your blood. Sometimes they are so small you can’t even see them. Sounds like something out of a horror movie. Actually, they’re ticks and they carry numerous diseases that can pass to you and your dog. Lyme disease, and tick diseases in general, are an epidemic according to veterinary [...]

Why Your Pet Needs a Rabies Vaccine

Why Your Pet Needs a Rabies Vaccine Across the world 100 children die each day from rabies. That’s a significant statement. Over 99% of cases of human rabies is caused by an infected dog bite. How could such devastation occur when the rabies vaccine is required for our pet dogs and cats? Rabies is still [...]

Update on Canine Influenza Virus

Update on Canine Influenza Virus Background In March 2015 Chicago was making national news due to large numbers of dogs becoming sick with a respiratory illness. In the beginning of this outbreak, the dogs who were becoming ill were active and social family members, not shelter dogs. These dogs felt quite ill and were very [...]

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