Bordetella is the inflammation of the trachea (windpipe) and the bronchi. It is also known as infectious tracheabronchitis. Symptoms are a hacking cough that may or may not produce mucous, nasal discharge and difficulty breathing. If not treated, it can lead to pneumonia. Kennel cough occurs often when boarding a dog in a kennel. The […]
The medical term for coming into heat is oestrus. Signs of your cat going into heat are usually fairly obvious. She will become more affectionate towards you. She’ll often rub her hind quarters against anything available including furniture and you. She will lick her genital area frequently. Her urine will contain more estrogen and the […]
As pet lovers, we all know the positive impact sharing our lives with them has on our health. And in a recent study, pets have shown once again, their ability to bring people together [1]. While we have so many conveniences that purport to make our lives easier, we seem more busy than ever, and […]
