A recent study led by Dr. Maja Summa of Finland’s University of Helsinki, Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, has shown that dogs can transmit novovirus to humans. The researchers believe that dogs, especially those in contact with young children, contract the virus and become carriers. The novovirus causes gastroenteritis and diarrheal disease in […]
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recommends the following questions to ask your veterinarian regarding prescribed medications for your pet. Why has my pet been precribed these medications? How long does the medicine need to be given? Should it be given with food? How often should the medicine be given? How much each time? If […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: short, glossy, close-lying Color: black Temperament: affectionate, playful, curious, adventurous April’s Cat of the Month When it comes to smarts, this American breed is t the head of the class and especially likes to play fetch. Where do Bombay cats come from? In the 1950s, in […]
