Small, circular skin tumors known commonly as warts are caused by the papilloma virus. The virus has a 1-2 month incubation period and can be transmitted to other dogs through direct contact with a lesion. It CANNOT be transmitted to humans or other animals. It is very rare that the warts become cancerous. These wart-like […]
Everything has a smell, sometimes pleasant or at least not offensive, other times, not so nice. Dogs (humans too) have what’s considered normal odors produced through sweat glands. But when the odor is objectionable, it’s time to look for the cause. There are a number of reasons why your dog is smelly. Bad breath can […]
Here is a letter from the ASPCA explaining what you can do to stop this horrendous practice. Please join the ASPCA in helping horses. Dear Animal Advocates, On May 5, a thoroughbred named I’ll Have Another won the 138th Kentucky Derby. This Saturday is the Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes takes place in three weeks. […]
