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What illnesses are preventable in dogs?
The major infectious diseases of dogs are Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis and Parainfluenza – DHLP/P. Leptosprosis can affect humans. Bordetella or Kennel Cough is another that can be prevented. Intranasal vaccine is sprayed into the dog’s nose. These are all preventable diseases as there are vaccines available. Your vet will tell you […]
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex
An Eosinophil is a type of white blood cell that responds to allergic reactions or parasites. A granuloma is a solid lump of inflammatory cells. There are 3 different skin conditions called Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex, not all of which are granulomas or contain eosinophils. EGC is rare in dogs and more commonly seen in cats […]
HSUS-McDonald’s Statement
In a statement made with HSUS and McDonald’s, the largest restaurant chain in the world, it was announced that it will no longer use gestation crates for breeding sows in the United States. It began 10 years ago when Florida voters made their state the first to ban gestation crates for breeding pigs. Since then […]