by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Leptospirosis is a re-emerging disease. This bacterial disease most commonly causes liver and kidney problems in dogs, but can also cause lung, pancreas, and eye symptoms. It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transferred from animals to people, in fact, it is...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
There are signs to look for when your pet is experiencing pain. Together you and your veterinarian can identify and help your pet with pain that may be present. The issue of pain in animals is so critical that the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) teamed up...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Identifying the signs of sickness in a dog can be challenging, even for the most vigilant pet owners. Since a sick dog is unable to verbally communicate what hurts, pet owners must pay close attention to identify the signs of illness. Subtle changes in behavior or...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
As veterinary medicine advances, dogs are living longer and longer. With advancing age, more geriatric diseases are becoming prevalent. Problems with vision, such as cataracts, glaucoma, and keratitis, are common. Many of these problems occur so gradually that some...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
The H1N1 or swine flu epidemic has many people concerned. It certainly holds the potential for severe, worldwide disease in humans. Currently, most cases in the U.S. have not been as serious as in other countries. Flu viruses commonly mutate though, and even a small...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 28, 2020 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Glaucoma is typically a disease affecting middle- age to older pets. The symptoms can be very insidious in that they may not be noticeable at first, but eventually you may see a red eye or a dilated pupil, and ultimately, as the disease progresses, you can see that...
