“Small domestic pets are permitted on the subway and on buses of New York City Transit and MTA Bus only when they are carried in kennels or similar containers that can by accommodated by you on your lap without annoyance to other passengers. It’s a common question asked by many pet owners: can their dog … Read more
Luckily, it is extremely unlikely for humans to catch conjunctivitis from their dogs. Conjunctivitis caused by allergens and irritants is often non-contagious and your dog will not pass it to you or other dogs/pets they come in contact with. Your pet is a big part of your family. Humans are hard-wired to form connections with … Read more
Dogs are beloved members of the family, and it can be heartbreaking to witness their accidents in the home. But can dogs have accidents in their sleep? Experts agree that it’s not unheard of for dogs to lose bladder control while asleep. In this blog post, we’ll explore the phenomenon of dogs having accidents in … Read more
While dogs are known to eat anything and everything and seem to have stomachs made of steel, eating any sort of dead animal can pose a health risk. Dead animals may carry bacteria, parasites or toxins that could make your dog seriously ill. Our canine companions are beloved family members who need to be taken … Read more
I recently read an article about tetanus in a dog in an alumni publication; like you, I graduated from Tufts. Luckily, the dog made a full recovery. The article highlights the rarity of the condition in canines. Strangely, it seems that humans and horses both have a vaccine and a treatment for certain diseases, but … Read more
Fecal-contaminated communal water bowls can make a welcoming home for many intestinal worm parasites like roundworms, hookworks, and whipworms. These intestinal worm parasites can cause anything from irritation to serious illness. When it comes to pet health, one of the most common and concerning questions that owners have is whether their furry friends can get … Read more
Giardia can also be spread easily between pets living in the same household. If you have one dog who becomes infected, chances are good your other dogs will quickly pick up this parasite as well. It can be spread through licking, playing, sharing food bowls, sharing water, and even just walking in the same areas. … Read more
1) Overfeeding – Many owners are unaware that overfeeding can cause loose stools. This is due to an ‘overload’ of the digestive system, meaning it is unable to absorb what it needs and instead expelling it. This is more common in young puppies with sensitive stomachs but can happen at any age. Overeating increases the … Read more
Keep your dog on a lead “The fatal bacterial infection is spread by rats and other rodents. Dogs can become infected by direct contact (from a rat bite or from eating a rat) and indirect contact (drinking urine-contaminated water or licking contaminated soil).” Rats have long been known to carry a variety of diseases and … Read more
Parvo can be transmitted by any animal, object or person that comes in contact with an infected dog’s feces. If your furry friend hasn’t received this important dog vaccination dog vaccination Even though California lawmakers require only the rabies vaccination for dogs, veterinarians recommend that your canine companions receive a set of core vaccinations. This … Read more