The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) issued an alarming report in April 2018 about a superbug nicknamed “nightmare bacteria”, scientifically named Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), that is resistant to …
Resistance and Residue: Antibiotics in Meat & Pets Read More »
Many grooming, boarding facilities and doggy daycares require your companion dog to have the Bordetella vaccine every six months or annually. This requirement may be due to laws (regional, local, …
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has released updated vaccination guidelines for companion dogs and cats. We, of course, at Hemopet find it a fascinating read and encourage you …
Dr. Jean Dodds Reviews the 2024 WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines Read More »
Over the past few years, we have seen serological titer testing partially embraced by major veterinary associations to discover if a companion dog or cat is immunized against a particular …
Leishmaniasis is of significant disease concern, especially in warmer tropical climates, and it is spreading because of climate change. With only a few incidents reported in North America, the majority …
Leishmaniasis: The Disease and Scientific Developments Read More »
Simply saying “the bubonic plague” brings visions of squalor, dirt, millions of rats scurrying about, and people falling over and dying in the middle of the street during the mid-14th …
Kissing bugs are really not as loving as their nickname suggests. The kiss may cause swelling that will go away but it’s what happens afterwards that poses the biggest problem. …
Giardia is a common parasitic infection in companion dogs and cats living in multi-cat households. Contamination can occur directly or indirectly through contact with infected cysts that are shed in …
Nine beavers were found dead over the last few weeks in Utah. Three were tested and found to be positive for a disease called tularemia (Rabbit Fever). “The bacteria that …
Companion pet parents are likely to be confused as to whether their dogs should be vaccinated against leptospirosis. We think several issues add to the confusion in helping them to …
