Dogs often encounter rattlesnakes while on hikes, camping trips and even during walks through neighborhood fields. Venom injected by rattlesnakes is a dangerous combination of toxins that can have devastating affects including the possibility of death. Treatment for rattlesnake bites is costly and not always readily available. Many human hospitals and veterinary clinics do not [...]
Feline Panleukopenia, also known as Feline Distemper (Cat Distemper), is a potentially contagious viral infection of younger cats; it is in the same family as Canine Parvovirus. Virtually every cat will be exposed to this virus during their life time; therefore vaccination against this potentially deadly disease is very important. The virus can live in the [...]
Feline Leukemia is a highly contagious viral infection affecting wild and domestic populations of cats. Transmitted in urine, feces, saliva, nasal secretions and milk from lactating mothers, the disease is found world wide and affects the white blood cells. Feline Leukemia Virus may affect the cat’s immune system and cause some forms of cancer. Much [...]
FIV is diagnosed using a special blood test that looks for an antibody immune response to the virus by the cat. My cat has tested “positive” for FIV. Does my cat have feline AIDS? Being FIV-positive is not the same as having feline AIDS. The FIV test detects antibodies that have been formed in the [...]
Canine Distemper is a severe contagious viral infection affecting many different species. Dog Distmeper, also known as “hard pad disease”, can affect young puppies and old dogs. Patients may exhibit any of five clinical signs of the illness with the most severe affecting the central nervous system. When diagnosed in the neurological state, such as seizures or [...]