Health & Hounds

Kennel Cough (CIRD): What is it?

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…

Diseases A To Z: That Every Dog Owner Should Know About

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…

Heartworm Disease: An International Problem

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.…