Parvovirus Awareness
The purpose of the “Hound Health” feature is to inform and educate our clients on important health topics that can affect their pup’s wellness. This month’s feature is focused on “Parvo.” As the name may imply, Parvo is caused by a virus know as the Canine Parvovirus, or CPV. Currently, it is primarily a cause […]
Read MoreWhat is Conjunctivitis?
What is Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis is a common eye infection that affects the mucous membrane called the “conjunctiva”, which covers your pup’s eye and eyelids. The conjunctiva is very similar to the lining of the pup’s nose or mouth, and it acts as a protective barrier against infections and foreign objects. When the conjunctiva becomes infected or […]
Read MoreHOUND HEALTH-WHAT IS BLOAT?
There are many problems and diseases that can be considered an emergency, but only one is so severe that it has been classified “the mother of all emergencies.” This is the gastric dilatation and volvulus – the bloat. WHAT IS BLOAT? To understand what this is you must first know a little about the normal […]
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