Corona virus refers to a family of viruses that cause a range of diseases. They are related to the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) virus of 2003 that caused many people to become ill. Some corona viruses cause illness in humans, and some types cause infection in animals. The current novel corona virus was first …
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As part of Murphy’s annual exam last year, his veterinarian examined the little dog’s mouth and teeth. A discussion followed on the best ways to clean a dog’s teeth, why oral hygiene is so important for dogs, and how it can help prevent canine heart disease. In all my life, this was the first time …
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5 years ago, our adult daughter came to live with us following the break-up of an abusive marriage. At that time, Elisa was an emotional wreck. We immediately found her a therapist, and she was diagnosed with PTSD and depression. It took several years for her to regain her mental and emotional health and lose …
Ginny, a much-loved Great Dane of giant proportions, possessed great intelligence and OCD behaviors. Well-trained and usually very trustworthy, Ginny chose to test the limits one day. Had she been a smaller dog, her efforts could have killed her. Given this time of year when so many of us give food gifts, including chocolate, it …
Our cat, Lucy, is a picky, finicky kitty! Perhaps it’s the Siamese part of her that makes for some rather unusual behavior twists or something else, but Lucy isn’t your usual domestic house cat. If she doesn’t like something we do, she tells us about it. She is vocal and demonstrative in other ways. Lucy’s …
Walk down the aisle of your favorite big box pet store and what do you see? Stack after stack of beautiful bags of dog food designed with colorful pictures of bright red beef, along with vegetables so fresh you feel you could reach out and pick up one. But pet food manufacturers lie! Pick up …
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Trixie was a small Chihuahua-mix who aimed to please. She possessed a few easy tricks in her repertoire to entertain the humans, including roll-over, “shake,” and sitting up on her hind legs to beg for treats. Trixie’s most unusual “trick” was both funny and appalling. Her master would say, “Trixie, drag and wag for Daddy.” The …
We cat owners know that feeding our fur-babies can be an act of futility. One day, Fluffy may gobble up the bowl of cat food you put out for her; the next, she may turn up her nose. Finding a food that works for her picky palate and meets your own nutritional standards is the …
Potential life-threatening dog diseases create danger for our pets. If you ever lost a dog to a serious disease, you may remember wondering how it happened; why didn’t you recognize the symptoms; and what could you have done to prevent it. Sometimes, it’s preventable; other times, you had no way to know. It hurts; it …
Gator received spot-on flea & tick preventatives for 10 years without incident. One night about 15 minutes after the application of Frontline® Plus for Dogs, the big Weimaraner began stumbling, falling against walls and furniture and shaking. This happened with no previous warning and lasted about 20 minutes. We gave him 50 mg. of Benadryl …
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