Dogs become infected by Leptospira when abraded skin or mucous membranes (eyes, ears, nose, or mouth) comes into contact with the urine of another infected animal either on the ground or in stagnant water. The organisms quickly spread through the bloodstream leading to fever, joint pain, and general malaise which can last up to a week followed by more severe symptoms.
Typical symptoms include fever, depression, loss of appetite, joint pain, nausea, excessive drinking, jaundice (yellow discoloration), excess bleeding brought on by low platelet count and can lead to organ (especially kidney) failure. Continue Reading…
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Most of us have insurance of some kind – health, life, automobile, home or apartment dweller insurance. Why not consider insurance for your pet?
This industry has been in existence for over 20 years and interestingly, the European countries have more readily embraced it than the United States has. For example one source of ours shows that in Sweden, 48% of pet owners have insurance for their pets.
Modern veterinary medicine can diagnose and treat illness or serious injury through use of sophisticated tools equal to those available to humans. However, there is a significant cost burden with these. This puts the pet owner in the difficult position of having to choose between their pocketbook and their pet. Continue Reading…
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Prevention is key to avoiding accidental ingestion of antifreeze!
Did you know that antifreeze is lethal to animals? According to a study conducted by the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center, most cases of antifreeze poisoning occur around the pet’s own home and are usually due to improper storage or disposal. Continue Reading…
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