What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Canine Parvovirus "Parvo" What is Canine Parvovirus? Canine Parvovirus (parvovirus or parvo) is a highly contagious virus that causes an infectious gastrointestinal illness in puppies and young dogs. Typically, young dogs (between six…
CDC Study Results: Toxocara Infection Is More Common Author: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Almost 14% of the U.S. population is infected with Toxocara, a parasite of dogs and cats that can be…
As the name suggests, Feline Heartworm affects all cats. Heartworm disease is passed from mosquitoes to dogs and cats. Indoor cats are susceptible to this potentially fatal disease from mosquito bites at home, which is quite usual. Here are some…
Your pet's oral care may often be overlooked, but it's an important part of their overall health. Periodontal disease is caused due to plaque, a colorless film that contains large amounts of bacteria. Left unchecked, plaque builds up, creating infection,…
Special Care for Senior Pets Senior animals experience changes that are very similar to aging humans. Diseases and conditions that are known to affect older humans also affect our canine and feline companions, such as kidney, heart, and liver disease,…
Risks of Feeding Your Pet a Raw Meat Diet East Springfield Veterinary Hospital and World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) do not recommend feeding your cat or dog a raw meat-based diet (RMBD). RMBDs have a high risk of contamination…