This is a topic that lots of people are concerned about. I normally don’t think about things like this at all, but due to recent events, it is at the forefront of my mind. While working with a friend, I received a tick bite. We removed the tick, and I forgot about it for a […]
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 […]
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 […]