Hookworms are a dangerous parasite for pets and humans
Von Willebrands Disease the most common bleeding disorder in dogs
The best way to clean your pets ears is FLUSH, FLUSH, FLUSH
Over 800,000 dog bites occur every year requiring medical attention and a dozen victims are fatal. Many more cases go unreported or do not require medical attention. Any dog can bite even the little fuzzy varieties.
What do you do if your dog bites you?
Heartworm is a disease that is transmitted by the bite of
a mosquito. Although most people associate it with
warmer temperatures it can be a problem all year
around.
As spring break rapidly approaches and summer vacations are just around the corner now is the time to prevent that nagging cough after boarding your pet on break.
Everyone is enjoying the warmer weather including our pets. Those jaunts into the woods hunting mushrooms or looking for the early signs of spring may lead to unwanted parasites.
Meet Calvin the mongoose lemur at the Peoria Zoo. His big amber eyes are looking for the signs of spring flowers or maybe just a raisin for a treat.
Cat ownership isn't cheap but pure bred cat expenses can really add up. Check out these top 5.
With spring just around the corner it's time to start thinking about preventing those pesky jumping blood suckers.
Hay fever is one of the most common problems for people when plants start budding out in the spring.
Humans have watery eyes and sneezing when inhaling plant pollen, mold spores and dust particles. Dogs can also have atopy or inhaled allergies.
Urinating outside the litter box is one of the most common behaviors in house cats presented in the veterinary hospital. A complete history, physical exam and urine specimen are hallmark to determine what is wrong with your cats “plumbing.” If the urine sample shows no signs of lower urinary tract disease, diabetes, kidney disease or infection then getting to the bottom of the problem has just begun. Some common symptoms can lead us to finding the potential cause and possible solution.
Peter Nichols, DVM, has been a resident of Washington for 40 of the last 47 years. He has been involved in community organizations like Rotary and active in the Tazewell County Veterinary Association, Mississippi Valley Veterinary Association and a member of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. He has been in private veterinary practice for 22 years in Washington and Germantown Hills while also over seeing animal health at the Peoria Zoo for the last 13 years.
