Understanding Leptospirosis in Pets What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacteria that can be shed by animals such as rodents (rats, mice), foxes, skunks, white tailed deer and raccoons. This bacteria can be shed in the urine and end up in water and soil. It can...
Rabies Vaccine and Your Pet The rabies virus is carried by wild animals and spread through saliva – most commonly via the bites or scratches of infected animals. Dogs are the most frequent carriers worldwide but in this country, where we routinely vaccinate...
What to Know if You Are Worried About COVID-19 and Your Cat or Dog This is an unusual time to live. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing direct impact on almost everyone’s lives. Even within the medical community, there is a large amount of uncertainty, because we...
It’s springtime, which means your pet might be heading outside. This is when it’s good to start thinking about protecting your pet against ticks. Why Ticks? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted to dogs from a tick bite....
Canine Influenza is a relatively new disease caused by a “flu” virus. It causes respiratory infection and only affects dogs. It spreads quickly and may cause serious illness, such as pneumonia, possibly death. Is Canine Influenza Found Near Baltimore?...
