Canine Allergies
What are allergies? An allergy is an abnormal reaction of the body’s immune system to typically harmless environmental substances. Normally, the role of the immune system is in fighting off foreign agents, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses to protect the body from...
Blue-Green Algae: Summer Danger for Pets
Summertime is known for its long, sun-filled days and heat. Add some rainy days to the mix and this combination can be a recipe for the development of blue-green algae “blooms” in area lakes and ponds. Also known as cyanobacteria, blue-green algae is a microscopic...
4 Reasons Your Dog Shouldn’t Lick Your Baby
Recently, during a Wellness Exam appointment a new mother mentioned she heard on NPR that it was OK for dogs to “kiss” babies; what did I think? Oh, boy — how wrong is that I thought, and on oh so many levels. “NO, I replied, it is not a good idea to have dogs...
Are Raw Diets Worth the Risk?
A recent article published in the British Veterinary Journal, Vet Record, based on a study done by Utrecht University scientists would say —- NO !! The study showed “no evidence for any benefit for raw meat-based diets (RMBDs) compared to mainstream dry or...
Scientists Urge Caution When Getting Your Pet’s DNA Tested
Should you get your pet’s DNA tested? Scientists urge caution According to Science Magazine, businesses are not subject to the same regulations as those that analyze human DNA? Many of us have seen the ads from companies that promote the fact that they can help you...Denise Follett, DVM, Co-Owner of Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care, Inc.
Denise Follett, DVM Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital & Exotic Care, Inc.
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