11 11, 2019

Rabies

2021-05-27T06:19:28-07:00November 11th, 2019|Cats, Dogs|

Rabies is a viral disease of warm blooded animals (you won't see Rabies in birds and reptiles) that occurs world wide, with significant human health significance due to its fatal nature. Various outbreaks have occurred in the United States in the last decade. Adequate vaccination of dogs and cats is the primary line of defense in preventing outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the veterinary community, produce reports detailing the incidence of rabies in specific areas of the country. Thousands of animal rabies cases are reported every year, with the actual number of cases being much

11 11, 2019

Ringworm

2021-05-27T06:18:08-07:00November 11th, 2019|Cats, Dogs, Skin Conditions|

Ringworm is caused by a fungus, not a worm, and the lesion is not always in the shape of a ring. The scientific name for this disease is Dermatophytosis. Since fungi are everywhere in our environment, it is difficult to determine what pets will develop the problem. The fungus that causes Ringworm can be cultured from the hair coats of normal dogs and cats. These pets might be carriers of the disease to other pets along with people. We tend to see the problem more in young animals. People will sometimes pick up a case of Ringworm from their pet,

5 11, 2019

Skin Conditions

2021-05-26T20:34:12-07:00November 5th, 2019|Cats, Dogs, Skin Conditions|

Some of the more common skin conditions we see in dogs and cats at the Long Beach Animal Hospital. Allergic Dermatitis Cushings (Hyperadrenocorticism) Demodectic Mange Hypothyroidism Lick Granuloma Ringworm Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies)

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