BY KERRI WIEDMEYER, DVM, WVRC Kennel cough is characterized by an infection of typically more than one of the following infectious agents: Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine adenovirus type 2, canine distemper virus, canine herpesvirus, canine influenza, canine parainfluenza, canine pneumovirus, canine reovirus, canine respiratory coronavirus, Mycoplasma spp, and Streptococcus spp. Kennel cough causes a persistent hacking […]
BY MEGAN TREMELLING, DVM, LVS Acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome is a combination of vomiting and bloody diarrhea that can seem to come on in a matter of minutes. The resulting fluid shifts rapidly cause dehydration. The most serious cases can be fatal. Fortunately, most dogs do very well with hospitalization and appropriate care. Brachycephalic obstructive […]
BY KERRI WIEDMEYER, DVM, WVRC Let’s Test Your Knowledge! 1. Can a dog infected with heartworm give it to another dog in the same household? 2. Should you treat your pet with heartworm prevention all year? 3. Can humans get heartworm? 4. When should heartworm prevention start? Read on to find out more! Heartworm or […]
