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Go nose-to-nose with your sleeping cat and give them a loving sniff. If it’s not sweet kitty breath that you know and love, but a stench that makes you wince, something may not be right. A healthy cat’s breath should…

Owners of older horses might find that it is becoming harder and harder for their horse to maintain their weight in the winter. Although this condition can have many causes, inadequate nutrition and poor teeth are probably the most common.…

Winter has finally arrived in Western New York. During this blast of winter weather, don’t forget your pets! Cold weather creates its own set of stress for all animals, but your pet needs your attention now more than at almost…

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency.  From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter.  You must know how to recognize…

There are many pet food diets to choose from. Labels can be confusing, wording misleading, and prices daunting.  Don’t let the commercials and hype around different brands of pet food mislead you. Just because a product is more expensive does…

Vaccinating your adult cat and kitten is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent disease accines prepare the body’s immune system against invasion by disease-causing organism by helping prime the immune system to specific infectious diseases…

Puppies are initially protected by antibodies passed on to them by their mother.  Over time these antibodies diminish in their ability to prevent disease.  Protection is then dependent on the puppy’s own immune system.  Vaccines stimulate the immune system in…

Equine herpesvirus, aka Rhinopneumonitis (Rhino), is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common strains are EHV-1, which causes abortion, respiratory disease and neurologic disease; and EHV-4, which usually causes respiratory disease only but…

Feeding your pet right can be difficult. There are many different pet foods available and it can be difficult to determine which food is the best. Some foods claim better quality all natural ingredients, no additives or fillers, or they…

Physical Changes The physical changes your pets experience are generally easier to spot than the sensory changes.  As the body wears out, its ability to respond to infection is reduced, and the healing process takes longer. Therefore, it is crucial…