This week, I’d like to review what is, in my opinion, one of the best options for controlling fleas and ticks on the market today. The name of this product is Frontline Plus.
Fleas continue to be one of the most common problems we battle for our pets, with ticks being a common threat as well. […]
Last week, we talked about how to properly trim your pet’s toenails. Broken or torn toenails are a common occurrence if the nails are not trimmed regularly and are allowed to get long.
If the torn nail is not broken completely away, it will be necessary to remove the remainder of the nail (i.e. the broken […]
Canine influenza has received a lot of publicity in recent months. However, there also seems to be a lot of misinformation circulating about this disease as well.
Canine influenza is caused by a virus known as the influenza virus. There are three groups of influenza viruses: type A, B, and C. The type of influenza virus […]
While most human diseases only affect people, and most of the diseases which our pets suffer from only affect cats and/or dogs, it is important to know that there are some diseases that can affect both humans and animals. These are known as zoonotic diseases, diseases which can be passed from pets to people or […]
Today, I’d like to offer a review of one of my favorite and most frequently recommended pet medications, Revolution.
Revolution is one of the safest and easiest ways to protect your pet against fleas, heartworms, and many of the other parasites which can threaten your pet. These are parasites that your pet deserves to be […]
Following the horrible sights and the loss of life surrounding hurricane Katrina, law-makers are moving to create legislation that would provide assistance to pet owners in times of disaster.
As we all remember, many people affected by the hurricanes and resulting disasters in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi were forced to make the heart-breaking decision of whether […]
Hello, everyone. This week I’d like to talk to you about a common disease in female dogs. This is a disease that can be fatal, if contracted. However, it is also a disease which is easily prevented.
The illness I’m talking about is called a pyometra. It is a severe uterine infection in a female dog. […]
Let me introduce myself. My name is Lorie Huston. I am a veterinarian and have been for over 20 years now. (Boy, seeing that in print really does make me feel old). I work exclusively with small animals. I graduated from the Iowa State University School Of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. Shortly after that, I […]
Welcome to The Pet Health Care Gazette, the official blog of The Pet Med Site.
The purpose of The Pet Health Care Gazette is to keep you up-to-date on current topics affecting you, your pets, and your pets’ health. The Pet Health Care Gazette is generally published on a weekly basis and strives to cover current […]