Valley Fever in Dogs

Valley Fever in Dogs

Valley fever is spreading. It is becoming more prevalent and traveling to new locations. The southwest is a perfect habitat for the fungi that causes valley fever, and because of this, those who live here and those who visit here need to know of the dangers and the...
Rabies in Animals: Facts and Prevention

Rabies in Animals: Facts and Prevention

Rabies is a viral disease, passed from mammal to mammal. The aggressive manner in which it disables the body and brain, before killing its victim, makes rabies a horrific disease. The only way to keep cases low is through awareness and consistent and widespread...
Pets and Pain: Recognizing the Signs

Pets and Pain: Recognizing the Signs

When humans experience pain, we have the fortunate ability to communicate what hurts (or at least point to the vicinity of what hurts), how long it’s been hurting, and the severity of the hurt. When our pets experience pain, they can’t simply tell us this information....