Posts Tagged ‘bacteria’

The Ins and Outs of Ear Infections (Otitis Externa, Media, and Interna)

Posted by admin on June 12th, 2012 under Health Concerns, Random Cat Information, Random Dog InformationTags: , , , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

  Ear infections are an extremely common medical condition in both dogs and cats.  These infections are typically caused by yeast, bacteria, ear mites, or foreign objects (such as foxtails/grass awns); however, they can also be associated with underlying medical conditions including allergies and hypothyroidism.  While most infections are concentrated in the external region (pinna) [...]

Leptospirosis

Posted by admin on August 13th, 2010 under Health Concerns, VaccinationsTags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

lepto picWhat is Leptospirosis? It’s a bacterial disease that can be found in most animals including livestock and wildlife. The bacteria are passed through urine into wet soil and water sources, where they reside for long periods of time and reproduce. Why is this an important disease? Humans can be infected with leptospirosis exactly the [...]