Veterinarians are concerned that the “anti-vaxxer” movement in the United States could result in more pets becoming ill. “Anti-vaxxers” are parents of children and/or pets who believe that the benfits of vaccines do not outweigh the risks of possible complications.…
An end to Rabies. Pie in the sky, or achievable goal? (Click here to read about the disease, Rabies.) The World Small Animal Veterinary Association and the World Organization for Animal Health believe they can team up, with help, to…
Skunks stink. And, the only thing worse than smelling a skunk is smelling your dog or cat sprayed by a skunk. We don’t see many skunks here in Long Beach, MS. Which is not to say they are not here,…
Rabies. Perhaps the most-feared word in infectious diseases. Rabies is found on every land mass on the planet except for a few islands. While the average American’s risk of contracting rabies is extremely small, the danger lies in the fact…
“So, Doctor, should I see you again with Fluffy in a year?” Mrs. Jones has just asked a crucial question about the scheduling of Fluffy’s care. How often is it best to take one’s pet in to see the doctor?…
Kristi called with a question while I was away from the clinic. She needed help finding a Rabies tag number for a patient no longer in our computer system. “Sure, that’s easy. What’s the tag number?” I said, and she…
Today we had yet another of those sad situations in which a well-meaning pet owner misunderstood that the most important thing that happens on an annual visit is the “shots.” Allow me to make this clear one more time: The…
