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Insects as New Pet Food Ingredients?

Insects as New Pet Food Ingredients?

Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) members are debating the use of certain pet food ingredients and definitions. I'm sure I will get to hear more about this at...

Insects as New Pet Food Ingredients?

Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) members are debating the use of certain pet food ingredients and definitions. I'm sure I will get to hear more about this at...

Autoimmune Disease in Pets

Autoimmune Disease in Pets

Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system reacts against the body. It sees a part of the body as "foreign" and attacks those cells. The disease can have many causes...

Autoimmune Disease in Pets

Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system reacts against the body. It sees a part of the body as "foreign" and attacks those cells. The disease can have many causes...

Heartworm Disease Varies by Location

Heartworm Disease Varies by Location

This is the time of year in New Jersey that I start testing my patients for heartworm disease. I want to make sure they have a negative test before considering...

Heartworm Disease Varies by Location

This is the time of year in New Jersey that I start testing my patients for heartworm disease. I want to make sure they have a negative test before considering...

Not Every Tick Carries Disease

Not Every Tick Carries Disease

There has been a story on Facebook from two years ago that is suddenly receiving a lot of new circulation. The story warns of the very dangerous Powassan virus, transmitted...

Not Every Tick Carries Disease

There has been a story on Facebook from two years ago that is suddenly receiving a lot of new circulation. The story warns of the very dangerous Powassan virus, transmitted...

Food decisions: The Growing Divide Between Vets and Pet Owners

Food decisions: The Growing Divide Between Vets...

In a recent survey, pet owners and veterinary professionals were sharply divided on pet food ingredients and types of dog and cat diets. 61 percent pet owners and 25 percent...

Food decisions: The Growing Divide Between Vets...

In a recent survey, pet owners and veterinary professionals were sharply divided on pet food ingredients and types of dog and cat diets. 61 percent pet owners and 25 percent...

Deadly Flea and Tick Prevention

Deadly Flea and Tick Prevention

Bravecto, also known as fluralaner, was released for use on dogs in the United States in spring 2014 to aid in the treatment and prevention of flea and tick infestation....

Deadly Flea and Tick Prevention

Bravecto, also known as fluralaner, was released for use on dogs in the United States in spring 2014 to aid in the treatment and prevention of flea and tick infestation....