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, […]
Allergies – Dogs can be allergic just as humans can, to certain foods (wheat, soy, corn, preservatives, even meats, chicken, eggs, etc.), to plants, to insect bites (fleas, ticks, etc.), dust mites and molds to name a few. If the allergy affects the skin itching can be most severe on the feet, flanks, groin, armpits […]
When one woman, Jesse Huart, was denied travel on United Airlines with her 10 year old Pit Bull, she began a campaign to end breed restrictions. Ms. Huart’s petition was endorsed by Best Friends Animal Society, veterinarians, military families and dog lovers worldwide with 45,000 signatures. The airlines will no longer ban the following breeds […]
