Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters can wreak devastation on people and pets. Since there is not always sufficient warning of an impending disaster, it is best to be prepared at all times. Some tips on keeping animals safe during a disaster: Animals should not be left behind. You don’t know how long it […]
Bartonellosis is a bacterial disease in pets which can also affect humans. It is caused by a bacteria known as Bartonella and is sometimes called Cat Scratch Disease, although not always transmitted that way. Dogs become infected with bartonellosis through fleas, ticks, sand flies and lice. Dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors such […]
National Poison Prevention Week for 2013 is March 17-23. The ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center wants to educate pet owners about poison safety. The Center is the only poison control hotline for animals in North America. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Staffed by 16 […]
