Is blue-green algae poisonous to dogs?
If you let your dog jump in the water, please heed! If your dog is exposed to blue-green algae, it can be fatal… even with just a few licks. As the dog days of summer sadly come to an end, I wanted to write to warn you to be more discriminating about what lakes you let your dog swim in this summer. Maybe I’m just a bit paranoid, but when it comes to swimming in lakes, you want to make sure to avoid ones that have that green scum layer on top of the lake. Why? It’s because during...
Read MoreHepatic lipidosis in cats: What you need to know
While dogs can turn their nose away to food for several days, cats can’t. For this reason, it’s always imperative to see a veterinarian immediately if your cat stops eating. Why? Because cats develop abnormal triglyceride (e.g., fat) accumulation within their liver from not eating, resulting in secondary liver abnormalities. When cats stop eating for more than 3-5 days, it causes bile to accumulate within their liver (e.g., cholestasis) and abnormal liver function. Untreated, this...
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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...
Read MoreShould I give away my dog or cat | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist
I’ll tell you the truth. As a veterinarian, my biggest pet peeve EVER is when people give away dogs or cats. Unless there’s an egregious reason or extremely good excuse, you get bad pet and life karma ever, IMO. As a veterinarian, I believe pets are for life. So if you’re moving, or inconvenienced, or can’t hack it, you don’t have an excuse to get rid of your pet. You should have been committed and done your research before then. I always tell people to make sure...
Read MoreDoes my cat have a UTI? What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease?
Does your cat have a UTI? Well, honestly, it’s unlikely. But it may be a sterile inflammation of your cat’s bladder instead.Here, what you need to know… Feline idiopathic lower urinary tract disease (iLUTD or often known as “FLUTD”) is a medical problem encompassing several types of issues that affect the lower urinary tract (which includes the bladder, urethra, and outside orifice to the body) of cats. There are several names for iLUTD, which semantically...
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