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 children have a fear of dogs. While being wary around dogs make sense, children who are extremely frightened of dogs may have a hard time going to the park or visiting a friend who has a dog. Fear of dogs is sometimes triggered by an event, such as a dog jumping on a child […]
We’ve added Possible Health Issues to each breed of dog and cat to make you aware of the susceptibility that some breeds have concerning health problems, whether prone to them or genetic. Even if some health problems are genetic, it does not mean that they will develop in your pet. But it is important to […]
