Common parasites in both dogs and cats, roundworms can cause diarrhea and unthriftiness, particularly in young puppies and kittens. These worms are also contagious to people and care should be taken to avoid infection in children.
Protect Your Family From Contagious Zoonotic Pet Diseases
Zoonotic diseases, also called zoonoses, are defined as diseases that can be transmitted between pets and people. These are the diseases that can be passed from your pet to you and your family. They can also be passed from your family to your pets.
How to Keep Fleas Off Your Dog or Cat and Out of Your House
Fleas are one of the most common problems faced by dog and cat owners. They cause discomfort for your pet and can also infest your house. Preventing Fleas on Your Dog and/or Cat If you are not already facing an infestation, using preventive methods to keep your pets free of fleas is the best way […]
What to Do When Your Cat has Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
You’ve just taken your cat to the veterinarian and you’ve received the bad news: Your cat’s test for the feline immunodeficiency virus came back positive. Now what do you do? What does that mean to you and to your cat? What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus? Feline immunodeficiency virus is also known as FIV or sometimes […]
Common Parasites for Dogs and Cats
Dogs and cats are susceptible to many different types of parasites. Many of these parasites can cause illness for your pet and some can even create problems for you and your family. Fortunately, most of these parasites are easily treated and/or prevented. Fleas are One of the Most Common Parasites of Dogs and Cats Dogs […]
Salmonella Poisoning, Pets and Your Family
Contamination, or at least the potential for contamination, with Salmonella is a frequent cause for concern with both pet foods and human food products. Several recent pet food recalls have occurred due to the threat of contamination with Salmonella. Historically, these types of recalls are not uncommon. Recently, a study published in Pediactrics magazine (September […]
Puppies and Kids: Introducing a New Puppy Into a Home with Children
Kids and puppies seem to be natural together. What kid does not fall in love with a new puppy? However, without the proper planning and care, bringing a new puppy home can end in disaster rather than being a pleasant experience for the family.
Toxoplasmosis, Cats and Pregnancy in Women
Toxoplasma gondii is the one-celled protozoan parasite that causes toxoplasmosis in both cats and in pregnant women. Toxoplasmosis is usually a mild self-limiting disease, causing flu- or cold-like symptoms in both cats and people, but the disease is also fairly well known as a threat to an unborn child. Fortunately, there are simple steps a woman can take to protect her child from infection.
Adopting a New Pet
Adopting a new kitten or puppy is an exciting decision, but it is not one to be taken lightly. Before running to the pet store, local humane society, or pet rescue group, there are a few things that a prospective new pet owner should consider.
