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BackgroundThe Miniature Schnauzer breed comes from humble beginnings: they were once kept as small farm dogs and ratters – dogs kept around to control rat problems – in Germany. Created by crossing a ...

What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is an infectious disease that can affect many animals including wildlife, rodents, dogs and people. The disease is caused not just by one specific strain of ...

Jason has over 8 years of experience in the pet health industry and was managing editor of IDEXX’s Pet Health Network team.

Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a mobile, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA. Find him online at www.DrPhilZeltzman.com.He is the co-author of “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” (www.WalkaHound.com).Kelly Serfas ...

Perhaps the most important thing to know about kidney disease in cats is that way too many cats are affected by it. In fact, studies show that 1 in 3 cats suffer from kidney disease, reports Dr.

We’ve all heard it before – veterinarians urge us to bring our pets in for a checkup once or twice a year, even if they’re in apparently perfect health. This may seem puzzling to some of us. Why ...

Background They’re considered “toys” now, but for working men in nineteenth-century Yorkshire, England, the Yorkshire Terrier was a tireless ratter in mine shafts and textile mills. They were also ...

Have you ever wondered why veterinarians recommend yearly fecal testing and what exactly is tested for? It’s not because we enjoy pet poop. We recommend “fecals” because they are an important part of ...

Lyme disease is something you should know about, and Dr. Justine Lee is here to help. For more from Dr. Lee, find her on Facebook! Ah, Lyme disease.Not only is it the #1 mispronounced disease of the ...

Dr. Ruth MacPete give you the facts on heartworm disease. For more from Dr. MacPete, find her on Facebook or at www.drruthpetvet.com!What is Heartworm Disease?Heartworm disease is caused by the ...

In recent years awareness of heartworm disease has increased a great deal. Heartworm infections are virtually preventable and yet hundreds of thousands of dogs are infected every year. Preventives are ...