Canine infectious respiratory disease is the name given to respiratory infections in dogs caused by one group, or a combination of groups, of infectious organisms. Once one pathogen compromises the respiratory system, it is common for other infectious organisms to attack, causing secondary infections and worsening clinical signs. The invading pathogens include: Canine influenza [...]
Oh no! Your beloved canine companion lets out a horrendous yelp while frolicking at the dog park with her best friends. The only thing sadder than her limp is her facial expression as she slowly approaches you, clearly wondering what happened and why it hurts. One of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs is [...]
Hello all, my name is Finnick (Finnick Benjamin Maples, to be exact). I have been here at Twin Maples for almost 4 years now. Now unlike Hank, I wasn’t brought here by a lovely employee. Although we were kittens, my brother Thresh and I, along with two other siblings were dropped off here at Twin [...]
Hello all, my name is Finnick (Finnick Benjamin Maples, to be exact). I have been here at Twin Maples for almost 4 years now. Now unlike Hank, I wasn’t brought here by a lovely employee. Although we were kittens, my brother Thresh and I, along with two other siblings were dropped off here at Twin [...]
Living here at Twin Maples? It’s basically my kingdom. I would like to think that I make all of the rules here because people cater to me all day long. I’m puuurrrrtty old though, 17 to be exact. My brother Dave and I were brought here by an employee one day when were kittens. We [...]
Due to ever-increasing advancements in medical technology and education, rabies is almost unheard of in the U.S. Only two or three humans fall victim to this disease each year, and there are roughly 7,000 animal cases annually. Most pet owners understand the importance of vaccinating their pets against rabies, thus wiping it almost completely out [...]
Prevention is the best medicine when it comes to your pet’s teeth. Staying on top of routine dental care and oral hygiene is the easiest way to prevent loose teeth, tartar buildup, gingivitis, or necessary extractions. How periodontal disease forms in your pet Periodontal disease starts with a bacterial film coating the teeth, causing plaque [...]
“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” —Henry James Everyone loves a pleasant summer afternoon, but when temperatures become too hot, everyone equally enjoys a tall glass of water, some shade, and time in the comforts of air conditioning. And, while you are able [...]
Since we focused on fleas in March and ticks in April, we thought May would be a great time to write about mosquitoes. (Hang in there: Next month we’ll try to avoid blood-sucking bugs.) No one wants to get bitten by a mosquito, but these flying insects are more than just a nuisance. Did you [...]
5 Ways to Protect Your Pets from Ticks Ticks: They’re nasty little external parasites that live by feeding on the blood of humans and animals. And, because they spread a number of tick-borne diseases, they’re considered a public health concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But, you and your pets don’t [...]