Top 10 cities affected by heartworm disease in dogs!
New monthly report alerts pet parents, veterinarians and pet-related service providers about U.S. metropolitan areas with highest percentage increase in positive heartworm tests. CAPC’s recommendation for year-round heartworm protection and annual testing is more important than ever to ensure dogs and cats are protected — no matter where they live or travel SALEM, ORE. (June 17, 2019) — The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — the nation’s leading...
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Canine Brucellosis
Canine brucellosis has been recently reported in several multiple Midwest states. So, what exactly is Brucella? Canine brucellosis is a highly infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative bacteria Brucella canis. It affects dogs – especially sexually intact (e.g., not spayed or neutered) dogs – and is important to know about as it’s a zoonotic disease, which means it can spread to humans too. How do dogs get brucellosis? Brucella canis can spread through the...
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