“Lepto” is the short name for a bacterial infection called leptospirosis. Leptospira are a group of bacteria that can cause kidney disease. Wildlife, especially raccoons, carry the bacteria without becoming ill from the infection. “Lepto” infection is spread when...
I recently received a SMC email. (That’s a “Save My Canine!” email!) The email indicated that this pet parent had a 9 year old dog with some swelling on the side of his nose. And, of course, like all of us who love our four-legged friends, she was concerned. With good...
So, your pet has been diagnosed with eye disease and you’re probably wondering what you can do to ease their suffering and create the best possible outcome. I get it. The good news is that acupuncture, often performed by your own holistic veterinarian, is a great...
You noticed something “not quite right” with your horse. Nothing huge. A bit of clumsiness. Something amiss in the way he’s moving. A slight — but undeniable— change in his gait. After a bit of testing, your precious equine was diagnosed with Wobbler’s Syndrome,...
Cancer is a diagnosis no one wants for their pet, and because cats are such particular creatures, it’s often a harder diagnosis to hear for them as they limit what they let us do to them. For example, it is harder to change cats’ diets; it is harder to give multiple...
An itchy dog is a miserable dog, and a miserable dog means concerned pet parents. In this article, I’ll cover some common household items that may be contributing to your itchy dog. Typically, three broad categories of things make dogs itchy: fleas, food allergy, and...
