Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease that affects dogs, horses, humans and livestock and rarely show signs in cats. Leptospirosis can cause horses to abort. It is spread through contaminated water, urine, contact bites, sometimes food or bedding. It is more prevalant in warm weather and temperate climates. The bacteria enters the bloodstream through mucous membranes […]
Many of us use peanut butter to entice our pets to ingest their vitamins, supplements or medications. But manufacturers of some brands have decided to replace sugar with xylitol, a sugar substitute that is toxic to pets. Please check labels of peanut butter or any foods you give your pets to make sure that xylitol […]
The Pet Care Trust announced an expansion of their successful Pets in the Classroom program Pets in the Classroom program, enhanced by partnerships with leading pet supply retailers, PETCO and PetSmart. Pets in the Classroom now offers four different grant opportunities for elementary school teachers. The program’s original grant is the Rebate Grant, which provides […]
