Pancreatitis and Pork

Pancreatitis and Pork

Today I am going to talk to you about pancreatitis and why you as an owner should avoid feeding your pets pork and pork products. Pancreatitis in a very simple definition means the inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is an important organ responsible for...
Feline Urinary Obstruction

Feline Urinary Obstruction

You are taking it easy one night and watching TV-6 or maybe enjoying a nice dinner you prepared. While you are winding down for the evening, you hear your cat howling in the house. You head over to it’s litter box and notice that the cat seems to be straining in...
Blastomycosis in the Upper Peninsula

Blastomycosis in the Upper Peninsula

Blastomycosis is a fungal infection that is caused by a fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis. The Upper Peninsula is a big area for these types of infections because this fungus likes to reside in moist, acidic, and rich soils with decomposing organic matter. Other...
Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme disease is one disease I have noticed our canine companions have become more frequently exposed to each subsequent summer in the Upper Peninsula. That is why I’m going to educate you on exactly what Lyme disease is, how dogs get it, and why your pet should be on...