As the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rages across the globe, we realized we had not heard anything recently about the virus – that causes COVID-19 in humans – infecting companion cats …
COVID-19 and Companion Pets: What is the situation in January 2022? Read More »
During the hustle and bustle of the 2021 holiday season, we heard a snippet on NPR about the Colorado Wildfire (dubbed the Marshall Fire) that started and spread across 6,000 …
The Importance of Practicality: Preparing Pets for Natural Disasters Read More »
Benjamin Franklin is attributed with coining this phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” in an unsigned letter to his newspaper The Pennsylvania Gazette. The Founding …
At Hemopet, we encourage companion dog parents to give certain fruits and vegetables as treats to their 4-legged family household members. You can give them raw, lightly steamed, or dehydrated. …
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Why is a veterinarian discussing disposal of unused medications? Well, companion pets also take supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) and/or prescribed medications. Think about your pet’s medicine cabinet: does it have a …
No; all dogs and cats do not have a sensitivity to chicken. Let’s first clear up one point here. Many times companion pet parents and my veterinary colleagues will inadvertently …
Do all dogs and cats have a sensitivity to chicken? Read More »
Urinalysis is an important veterinary diagnostic tool to detect health conditions such as chronic kidney disease, urinary tract infections, or diabetes in companion dogs and cats. However, diagnostic variables exist …
Urinalysis for Companion Pets: The Importance and the Variables Read More »
We are all hearing these days about the different types of vaccines regarding COVID-19. For instance, the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are both mRNA, whereas the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen is …
If you follow Hemopet’s posts about companion animal health, one of the resounding themes is balance. For instance, vitamin D deficiency can lead to many chronic health conditions like cancer, …
Oxidation in the Body: What It Is, Advancements in Diagnosis and Antioxidants Read More »
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) is caused by a calicivirus. Currently, the rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus serotype 2 (RHDV2) viral strain is mostly of concern in the Western United States and …
