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04/10/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

From rabies to salmonella: 5 diseases you can get from your pet

Who can resist a puppy that snuggles up to you when you get home after a long day, or a dog who wags its tail when you pass by? Dogs — and other pets — can be a man’s best friend. But sometimes, that furry delight may pose health threats you never knew existed. Your […]

03/10/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Rare and deadly respiratory infection that can cross species found in dog shelter in Wisconsin

Dog owners in Wisconsin are on their toes after a rare and deadly respiratory infection left two dogs in an animal shelter dead. The dogs that lived in Ozaukee, caught strep zoo, a fatal infection that in rare cases, can spread to humans. Strep zoo, or streptococcus zooepidemicus, is a bacterial infection which “is characterised by […]

02/13/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Canine flu isn’t serious or contagious to humans, but hey, there are a couple of vaccines for that anyway

Our furry friends are such a vital part of the family that it can be devastating when one of them gets ill. Few things can tug at our heart strings more than a sick dog looking at us with big, sad eyes. And many dog lovers are gravely concerned at the recent outbreak of dog […]

10/27/2017 / By Russel Davis

Kissing your puppy could send you to the hospital; CDC says virus is spreading

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that 16 more Americans have been diagnosed with Campylobacter, an infection commonly found in puppies. The bacteria strain can be transmitted through close contact such as cuddling and kissing. According to the CDC, the latest report further marks a sweeping outbreak across the country, which has now […]

10/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

Superbugs now taking out pets as antibiotic resistance continues to spread

Veterinary experts have recently cautioned that infections associated with antibiotic-resistant superbugs have shown a significant increase among pets across the U.S. According to experts, veterinary clinics across the country have seen a significant increase in infections such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSA) as well as persistent strains of E.coli, and salmonella. Reports have shown that clinics are now attending to […]

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