In the early part of 2014, a young boy in California died from the bite of his pet rat. The illness is called Rat Bite Fever (Streptobacillus monoliforms). It is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted by the animal several ways – a bite or scratch, mucous secretions of the mouth, nose and eyes, […]
The 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place on February 10th and 11th this year. Held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, 190 dog breeds were represented and there were 2,845 contestants, the largest show since 1990. Dogs from all 50 states and 127 foreign countries were entered in the event. There […]
Where will you go when the time comes to say good-bye to your beloved pet? Most people will go to their trusted Pet Care Provider who will hopefully usher them through this crossroads of emotion and decision making with love, support and dignity. Surprisingly, this is not often the case. Recently when I picked up […]
