Antifreeze: a deadly cocktail

Antifreeze: a deadly cocktail

Antifreeze: a deadly cocktail It is highly toxic, due to the chemical component of ethylene glycol, to us and our animals. Its sweet taste makes this product very palatable and it is a product found in radiators and for windshield washers in cars.This poisoning is...
Overweight and osteoarthritis

Overweight and osteoarthritis

Overweight and osteoarthritis Obesity is a public health problem for humans but also for animals. It is estimated that 33% of adult humans in the United Statesare obese. In the dog population, up to 41% of individuals are overweight. Canine and feline obesity has...
Fireworks

Fireworks

Feux d’artifices At this time of the year, a little reminder about the impact of fireworks on animals is necessary because although it is pretty, it has a negative impact on animals, by fear, they can get hurt, run away and even in the worst case: die. WHAT TO...
Echinococcus multilocularis

Echinococcus multilocularis

Echinococcus granulosus What is an echinococcus? It is a flatworm whose adult is a parasite of foxes or dogs, and, more rarely, of cats. Echinococcus are not very dangerous for our little companions, but their larval form can cause a serious disease in humans,...
Echinococcus granulosus

Echinococcus granulosus

Echinococcus granulosus What is an echinococcus? It is a flatworm whose adult is a parasite of foxes or dogs, and, more rarely, of cats. Echinococcus are not very dangerous for our little companions, but their larval form can cause a serious disease in humans,...
Ascarids of dogs and cats

Ascarids of dogs and cats

Ascarids of dogs and cats What are dog and cat roundworms? They are round, elongated worms, which are often called “dog and cat roundworms” because they are similar to human roundworms. Adult roundworms live in the intestines of dogs and cats and can be...