The ongoing discussion surrounding the H5N1 bird flu has generated a fair amount of concern. It is crucial for pet owners to approach this situation with calmness while still taking the appropriate measures to safeguard their pets, particularly cats… which are...
So… to help pet parents BETTER understand the safety measures already in place to protect pets from HPAI, I have to geek out for a few minutes and give you some science. My goal is to define things and not lose you in a bunch of technical terms. . Viruses are...
From late 2021 in Texas to right here and right now, pet parents are still hearing about the “avian flu” AKAL: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. While it has been here for three years already, now all of the sudden state departments of agriculture are...
Hey, Northern Hemisphere pet parents! Have you been keeping an eye on the weather lately? Even in sunny Tampa Bay, we’re experiencing some cool nights following Hurricane Milton. It’s not every night, but even just one cool night a month can signal the end of...
Let’s talk about something that’s been a part of many veterinarian / pet parent conversations —vulvas. Yes, you read that right! It might sound a bit wacky, but the focus on a dog’s anatomy is becoming increasingly common, especially when it comes to bladder...
No matter how much you love your pet, there is always that back and forth in your head about “whether or not” to take your furry friend to the vet. You consider many things in these moments; not the least of which is time off from work, expense, and — of course —...
