Hey there folks. It’s me, Linda Lou, here to talk about something that I just learned about: a disease called Tularemia, otherwise known as “rabbit fever.” Tularemia can affect dogs, cats and humans, as well as a host of other domestic and wild animals. A cat in Ramsey County was recently diagnosed with Tularemia, which
Linda Lou Blog Dog, reporting for duty! Today I have a Public Health Announcement. By now, you’ve probably heard about the great Minnesota outbreak of Canine Influenza earlier this year. You know, the one that shut down several shelters a while back? Well, we continue to experience small outbreaks of suspected Canine Influenza throughout the
Hey there, Linda Lou here! I am a very well-adjusted dog right now. Really. I went to see my mom’s friend, Stacie, yesterday because I was walking a little weird and I was holding up my right hand like I was giving everyone the “Peace” sign. Dr. Stacie is super nice! She took her time
Do you have a dog whose daily mission is to find “treasures” in the back yard or garbage can? Maybe your pup recently indulged in a new treat or some human tidbits. Whatever the situation, all pup parents will have to deal with doggy diarrhea at some point in their lives. So when you find
You just got a new puppy, so your vet recommended testing a stool sample… and it came back positive for Giardia. Now what? Giardia isn’t one of the intestinal parasites that we typically think of (like hook worms and round worms) but it’s actually more common than you might think. In fact, we had several
Caring for a pet is a wonderful, heartfelt experience that brings joy, laughter and friendship to the lives of many individuals and families. Dogs and cats hold a special place in the hearts of their human parents, and watching them grow throughout the years can be a fascinating, fulfilling experience. The responsibility of owning a
Yep, feline acne is a real thing. Cats can develop a skin condition that makes the skin around the chin turn crusty and red. Some cats also develop clogged hair follicles that fill with pus. But no need to start washing your cat’s face daily (we wish you the best of luck with that) —
Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed two urinary tract conditions that pets may experience — urinary tract infections (UTIs) and feline idiopathic cystitis. (If you haven’t had time to read about either of these topics, just click the name of the condition and you’ll be directed to that blog post.) Today we’re going to
Felines tend to experience urinary tract conditions more often than canines. One such condition that appears to be unique to cats is called idiopathic cystitis. This syndrome occurs due to a cat’s inability to handle stress, which produces symptoms similar to a urinary tract infection (UTI) without bacteria being present in the urinary tract. Idiopathic
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common ailment among cats and dogs. A UTI is technically an infection present in any part of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra), but a bladder infection is the most typical form of a UTI. Today we’re going to take a swim in the pool of urinary
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