Anti-Inflammatory Cream for Dogs
Bugs have been out in full-force this summer! Whether insects are simply swarming or actually biting, they can be aggravating. To seek relief from the itchiness caused by bug bite …
Antimicrobial Resistance Series Part 3: Antiparasitic Resistance
“The development of antibiotics, antivirals and antimalarials are some of modern medicine’s greatest successes. Now, time with these drugs is running out. Antimicrobial resistance – the ability of bacteria, parasites, …
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Dog Sunglasses: Fashion Statement or a Health Necessity?
Dogs are so darn cute in a pair of “doggles” – the popular term for dog sunglasses. The bigger question is: do dogs benefit from sunglasses? W. Jean Dodds and …
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Antimicrobial Resistance Series Part 2: Antifungal Drug Resistance
A Review of Microbes and Antimicrobial Resistance Microbes are: Bacteria Fungi Viruses Parasites Antimicrobial drugs are: Antibiotics for bacterial infections Antifungals for fungal infections Antivirals for viral infections Antiparasitics for …
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Hemopet Responds to the FDA Implicating 16 Brands of Dog Food That May Cause Heart Disease in Dogs
On June 27, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) named 16 brands of dog food that may cause heart disease in dogs. The specific heart condition is called …
Antimicrobial Resistance Series: Antiviral Drug Resistance
“Antimicrobial resistance happens when micro-organisms (such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) change when they are exposed to antimicrobial drugs (such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiparasitics). Microorganisms that develop …
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Meat and Poultry Marketing Claims
Going to the fresh meat and poultry section at your local grocery store can be quite confusing these days. Some products are labeled as “Raised without antibiotics”. Others are labeled …
PFAS in the Environment and Health
Bloomberg and several other news organizations have recently written investigative articles about polyfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl (PFAS). If this is a new topic for you have come upon, we thought you’d …
Types of Cat Litter, When and How to Switch
Anyone who lives with a companion cat can attest to the myriad of cat litter options these days. Yet, many cat caregivers default to the brand they know their cats …
Wiping or Soaking Dog Paws
We posed the question, “Do you wipe your dog’s paws after a trip outside?” to our Facebook friends recently. Wow! The response was overwhelming and very insightful. In fact, the …