Pet Health
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People, dogs and bacteria
When penicillin was first introduced in the early 1940s, it was effective against nearly all bacteria. But nearly 70 years later, penicillin has lost its punch: while bacteria such as Streptococci are still frequently susceptible to the antibiotic, Staphylococcus aureusare often resistant. “Antibiotic resistance has emerged very quickly because bacteria have a very short generation time and can evolve and …
September 04th, 2011 Full story »
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Lifesaver in a box
If your pets regularly travel with your family, a first aid kit designed for companion animals can be a lifesaver if you’re confronted with a medical emergency away from home. Commercial kits are available online and in pet stores, but building your own kit or adding to a pre-made kit will ensure that you meet your pet’s specific needs. Here’s …
September 01st, 2011 Full story »
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Sharpen up your pet vaccine know-how
For Dr. Tony Carr, there’s no real debate about whether vaccinations are an essential for pets. “They definitely are necessary,” says Carr, a small animal internal medicine specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Sask. “There’s been some bad press about vaccines lately, but I think there’s a much greater risk involved when animals are exposed to …
August 05th, 2011 Full story »
