In spite of massive vaccination programs for young puppies, the parvovirus is still quite common in young dogs under one year of age. Parvo is even being seen in vaccinated young puppies, particularly in predisposed breeds such as Rottweilers and Dobermans. In fact, because of interference from pre-existing maternal antibodies, vaccines are not usually fully effective… [Read more]
New American Heartworm Society guidelines you should know
At the recent NAVC conference in Orlando in January 2014, it became known that the American Heartworm Society (AHS) has issued new guidelines regarding the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of heartworm disease. One of the most important findings discussed was the acknowledgment of possible emerging resistance amongst certain populations of heartworms to the common monthly… [Read more]
Are dogs that much different from humans?
Recently there have been new brain scan imaging studies conducted on dogs using special MRI machines. The studies have amazingly shown that both dogs and humans process voices and emotion in very similar ways. Even though scientists have found that monkeys have similar regions in their brain that are able to attune to voices, it… [Read more]
Is your pet at risk for diabetes?
Today is National Diabetes Alert Day–a day to ask the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test, which checks for the development of type 2 diabetes. Also, it’s a good day to be aware of all the factors that put Americans at risk for diabetes, including weight, age and family history. With that being… [Read more]
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