Zoonosis. The first syllable is pronounced zo’, with a long “o”, comes from the Greek word for life and has evolved to mean “animal.” “Nosis” is also Greek and refers to disease. In modern usage zoonosis refers to a disease of animals that is transmissible to people. (If you get the impression I’m “into” words [...]
Little Bit is such a cute little stray dog. Little Bit gives us the opportunity to explain some special considerations about taking in strays. First, your mother is not going to believe you if you tell her she followed you home, so just stick to the truth…you couldn’t resist her. Second, if you have other [...]
All his shots. It’s a favorite phrase of American pet owners, but what, exactly, does it mean? Literally speaking, there is no such thing as all his shots. Even if one follows the not-recommended schedule of vaccinating every other year or every third year, there is never an end to vaccinations. Frequently we make first-visit [...]
“OK, Mrs. Jones, we’ll see you at 1:50 with Snookers. And, if you can, try to bring a stool sample that’s not more than 24 hours old so that we can run a test for intestinal parasites.” You get to the appointment with your pet’s doctor, and you give the receptionist the stool sample she [...]
I saw a worm in my pet’s stool. Now what do I do? First and foremost, carefully collect the specimen. Your pet’s doctor may need to see the worm to make an accurate diagnosis. Use disposable gloves, wrap the worm in a moistened paper towel and put it in a plastic bag. Keep it cool [...]
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