What Is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis might sound unfamiliar, but it’s something we’re seeing more often, and it’s worth knowing about. It’s a serious bacterial infection that affects dogs, wildlife and people. It spreads through water, soil, or surfaces contaminated with infected urine. Dogs don’t have to do anything unusual to be exposed. Something as simple as walking [...]
Written by Marissa Greenberg, DVM Most of us visit the doctor or the dentist at least once a year. Many of us may not know that this is equally as important for our pets! Dogs and cats should have a wellness exam at least once a year. As pets age or develop conditions, it may [...]
About 2 months ago I saw a wonderful little dog who was just not feeling right. He was moving a little slowly and not eating as vigorously as usual. We found a fever, increased respiratory rate and a worsened heart murmur. Chest x-rays revealed a little area of abnormal lung tissue and blood work showed [...]
I just returned from another trip to Mongolia. These trips always remind me of how lucky we are - and how lucky our pets are. My take-home message for you this time is to stay vigilant. I saw so many animals that could have avoided undue suffering and even death if only their owners had [...]
