Canine Influenza Outbreak

An outbreak of canine influenza has recently been reported to the state veterinarian. The outbreak originated in a daycare/boarding facility in Providence. Canine influenza is a relatively new disease identified in the canine world. It is mutated from the Influenza A...

SERVICE ANIMAL ALERT

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists will hold a public service event providing free eye screening exams to Service Animals during May 2014.All services are donated, in an effort to improve the Service Animals health and avert potential disease threats...

What is Cushing’s Disease?

This column was written by Sarah McElroy, DVM Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, is a syndrome resulting from excessive production of glucorticoid, the body’s natural steroid hormone. This can result from a hormonally active tumor of the pituitary...