Posts Tagged ‘contagious’

Sarcoptic Mange – AKA Canine Scabies

Posted by admin on June 28th, 2012 under Health ConcernsTags: , , , , ,  • Comments Off

  No owner wants to imagine the possibility that their dog may have contracted microscopic mites that are embedding themselves into the skin of their canine host; however, this highly contagious mite can take over the healthy skin of any dog and cause severe itching and hair loss, among other things.  Scabies mites can live [...]

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 [...]