The century of viruses: From farmer to sentinel

The century of viruses: From farmer to sentinel

Just this past Easter, I found myself on a road trip, weaving through cities like chapters in a European novel – Prague, Brno, Vienna. As I pulled away from Prague, windows cracked open and music playing, I noticed a fly had snuck into the car. No big deal, I thought....
Dog Skin Cancer

Dog Skin Cancer

Skin cancer may not be a “black spot” on your dog’s skin. Skin cancers in a dog vary in color, size, how raised it is, and even how it reacts to being touched. You notice a new lump on your dog’s skin. First, check carefully to be sure it is not a tick. If not, it’s...
Giardiasis and Coccidiosis in Puppies

Giardiasis and Coccidiosis in Puppies

The new puppy is finally here! He’s cute and fun. You just wish the diarrhea would end, figuring it’s the stress of the transition to a new home. Maybe. But probably not, and the longer you wait before seeking veterinary help, the more difficult it may be to end the...
How to remove a tick

How to remove a tick

I have heard countless methods for tick removal: Paint a tick with nail polish and it will detatch from the dog to avoid being suffocated. Touch a just-extinguished match to the tick’s body so it pulls itself out. Pull while turning the tick clockwise. No – pull while...
Mummified Foetuses in pigs

Mummified Foetuses in pigs

Occurrence: Worldwide.
Age affected: Newborn.
Causes: Death and degeneration of foetuses after 35th day of pregnancy without abortion.
Effects: Significant if >1% of foetuses affected.The pig foetus is implanted by day 35 and born at day 114 of...
21 cases of bird flu in cats detected in January 2025

21 cases of bird flu in cats detected in January 2025

The total number of cases identified in domestic cats has risen to 85 since 2022.More cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic cats were identified following the cases in Oregon and California related to raw cat food and unpasteurized milk. In January,...
How Do Dogs Get Worms?

How Do Dogs Get Worms?

Dogs can get worms through licking or eating dirt, leaves, fecal material, and other things that are contaminated with parasite eggs.Worms, or intestinal parasites, can be a problem for dogs, especially those in poor condition. Luckily, available treatments are safe...