October 30, 2012 Wellpet LLC of Tewksbury, MA, has recalled some of its dry dog kibble products due to moisture contamination and the possibility of mold growth. The product affected is Wellness Small Breed Adult Health Dry Dog Food, 12 lb. bags with a Best By date of August 8, 2013. Wellness reports that while […]
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 […]
Laminitis is a very painful, debilitating condition. It occurs when the Laminae ( a layer of keratinized epidermal and dermal tissue) which connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone separates. Laminitis can cause structural changes in the horse’s hoof resulting in lameness. Untreated, the coffin bone may eventually puncture the sole of the hoof […]
