Vaccines help our pets to stay healthy. They prevent many diseases from infecting our animals and they reduce the severity of other diseases. The benefits of having your pet vaccinated far outway the risks. Vaccine response and vaccine reaction are two terms that are often misunderstood when it comes to immunizations. In this article, we …
The terrible destruction that took place during the recent tornado events has impacted many people in Western Kentucky. Organizations are mobilizing to help both people and animals that have been affected. We have been in touch with Michelle M. Shane, Executive Director at the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners. There is a lot of information …
Your horse needs regular vaccines to keep them healthy. Getting your horse their regularly scheduled vaccines is an important part of being a good owner. You may think you don’t have to be concerned with vaccines because your horse stays on the farm. The problem is that your neighbor’s horses may travel and be exposed …
Happy New Year! May 2020 be a prosperous year for us all and a healthy year for our animals! We want to give a special thanks to our clients. For the clients who have been with us for years, we love seeing you and seeing how you have grown with your animals. To our new …
What can be worse than worms inside your pet’s heart? Heartworm is a serious problem that affects cats, dogs, and ferrets. These worms literally invade your pet’s bloodstream and live inside the heart.
Information from the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory By Dr. Megan C. Romano, Veterinary Toxicology Resident Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, are microscopic organisms normally present in aquatic ecosystems, including lakes and ponds. Thousands of species of blue-green algae have been identified; at least 80 are known to produce toxins that can cause illness …
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