by Roy Faulkner DVM | Jul 18, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Pet Health
It is that time of year again. Living in Florida, as a pet owner, heatstroke is very common here in the Sunshine state and you should know what precautions to take. Also recognizing when heatstroke may be affecting your pet and what steps need to be taken if this...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Jan 17, 2016 | Pet Health
Last year, the dog flu hit Chicago with a vengeance. A new strain of dog flu has been spreading in the United States with the main area of concern at this time is in the West. One recent case has occurred in Montana. Also the Washington State Health Department is...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Apr 3, 2015 | Pet Health
Heartworms Can Cause Serious Disease that can be Fatal for Pets Heartworm disease is a serious and possibly deadly disease that affects pet cats and dogs in the United States and elsewhere in the world. Heartworm disease is caused by foot-long worms known as...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Oct 15, 2014 | Pet Health
Ebola is all over the news. A dog was euthanized in Spain because the owner came down with Ebola. This has created a controversy. The bottom line is we don’t really have enough facts and research to really make an educated decision. It would have been nice to...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Feb 27, 2014 | Pet Health
Lyme Disease Vaccination for Dogs is a Controversy The dispute continues whether to vaccinate or not immunize for Lyme disease. If vets can not concur, how does a client decide. Anytime a veterinarian decides to use a vaccine, Lyme disease or any other, the...
by Roy Faulkner DVM | Dec 24, 2013 | Pet Health
The holiday season is a time of year when people decorate their homes of Christmas trees and have busy holiday plans. It is a time for cooking and baking desserts many of which include chocolate. Ingestion of seasonal plants We know that there are a lot of concerns...
