Don’t Let Leptospirosis Ruin The Dog Days of Summer (and Fall!)

Dogs can contract Leptospirosis through the skin just by swimming through water.

Does your dog like to swim in ponds or creeks? Drink from natural sources of water? Dig through other peoples’ garbage? If so, there’s a chance it could catch a dangerous disease called Leptospirosis, or Lepto for short. What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the […]

The Reason Every Cat and Dog Needs The Rabies Vaccine

Groundhogs and other small mammals can easily pass along rabies to your dog.

Well…I do. Being a veterinarian allows me to do a lot of cool things every day, helping animals and the people who love them. But, the single most important thing I do is make sure rabies doesn’t enter your life. And I’m going to tell you why. Your Pet’s Vaccine Can Save Your Life Rabies […]