First, let’s define panleukopenia. Panleukopenia describes a state in which the body experiences a decrease in the number of white blood cells, that then subsequently endangers the body to become […]
Feline Panleukopenia Virus Should Officially Be Renamed Feline Parvovirus Read More »
Dogs infected with canine distemper virus (CDV) can suffer lifelong complications or even die from the disease. First, we will discuss the disease and the available vaccines against this debilitating
Canine Distemper in Depth and the Vaccines Read More »
Oftentimes companion pet parents wonder about the cause of our companion pets scratching. Is it a seasonal allergen? Is it a food sensitivity? Is it an environmental allergen? Of course,
The Oft Forgotten Overlooked Allergens Read More »
As we have discussed before, state and local rabies vaccination laws are fairly straightforward, and that these laws involving rabies vaccination status often need to be updated as applied to
Boarding Kennels and Grooming Vaccination Laws and Issues Read More »
A common concern for us at Hemopet is the growing resistance of microbes to antimicrobials such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics. Another concern of ours is whether the appropriate
Antibiotic Use for Companion Animal Treatments Read More »
Common knowledge for years has been that good and bad bacteria – also known as microbiota – live in the gastrointestinal systems (microbiome) of mammals. Yet, the majority of commercially
Novel Diagnostic Test for Canine and Feline Microbiota Dysbiosis Read More »
With Halloween just around the corner, we decided to highlight some of the most iconic “scary” looking animals that are also considered by many as pests. Why do they exist?
Bats, Rats, and the Rest of the ‘Pests’: Why do they exist? Read More »
Conventional veterinary medicine has relied upon corticosteroids and antibiotics for years for a variety of conditions in companion pets. Case in point, corticosteroids are prescribed for canine atopic dermatitis in
The Advent of Novel Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Companion Pets Read More »
Seresto pet flea and tick collars were implicated for possibly causing almost 1,700 companion pet deaths for almost 10 years in 2021. This placed a much-needed spotlight on the regulatory
Seresto Pet Flea and Tick Collars Still on the Market but with Mitigation Measures Read More »
Hemopet’s blog posts often suggest home cooking for your companion dog, particularly if he has a sensitivity or intolerance to several ingredients based on his NutriScan results. Of course, we
Home Cooking Options for Dogs Read More »
