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Incidents of Tick-Borne Diseases in Pets on the Rise

Thursday, May 17, 2018

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Recent news of epidemic proportions of Lyme disease in parts of the Northeast has many pet parents looking to their veterinarians, local pet store owners, and the professionals at whiskerDocs®, the nation’s leading provider of veterinary...

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World Rabies Day

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

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September 28 marks World Rabies Day. Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people every year. In the United States, one to two people die annually, and there were more than 6,000 reported cases of animal rabies in the...

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The Plague - A Zoonotic Disease Case in Colorado

Friday, September 23, 2016

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In Jefferson County, Colorado, a domestic cat tested positive for the plague. Plague is a bacterial disease that is transmitted by fleas. Common host of the plague include a variety of rodents, but the disease can spread to other warm-blooded...

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Dogs Drinking from Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Wellness›Safety & Prevention

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While most pet owners wouldn’t think it is dangerous if their dog takes a few laps from a natural body of water, it can actually be harmful to your pet! Unfortunately, the water in our environment can house various organisms and chemicals,...

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Rabies Crisis Leads to Pets' Euthanasia and Vaccines for People

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

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An unfortunate series of events is occurring in Missouri due to dogs not being vaccinated against the rabies virus. Several dogs, including a litter of puppies, have been euthanized. 32 people, including some children, have had to undergo...

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