Brought to you by your veterinarian and the American Veterinary Medical Association Canine Distemper is a contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of puppies and dogs. The virus can also be found in wildlife such as foxes, wolves, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, mink and ferrets and has been reported […]
Brought to you by your veterinarian and the American Veterinary Medical Association WHAT IS FELINE LOWER URINARY TRACT DISEASE? Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) describes a variety of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra of cats. Cats with FLUTD most often show signs of difficulty and pain when urinating, increased frequency of urination, […]
Brought to you by your veterinarian and the American Veterinary Medical Association LEPTOSPIROSIS IS A DISEASE caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. These bacteria can be found worldwide in soil and water. There are many strains of Leptospira bacteria that can cause disease. WHERE DOES IT OCCUR? Leptospirosis is more common in areas with warm climates […]
Canine parvovirus Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have “parvo.” The virus affects dogs’ gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog […]
Brought to you by your veterinarian and the American Veterinary Medical Association It’s common for pets to experience mild side effects after receiving a vaccine, usually starting within hours of the vaccination. SIDE EFFECTS: The following side effects aren’t unusual. However, if they last for more than a day or two, or cause your pet […]
The veterinarian-client-patient relationship is the basis for veterinary care. To establish such a relationship the following conditions must be satisfied: The licensed veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the health of the patient(s) and the need for medical therapy and has instructed the client on a course of therapy appropriate to […]