Your pet has certain needs.

There is so much to know about caring for your pet. To help you, below we have provided some useful information on select topics for the care of your pet. For more information, contact us to find out how we can help make sure your pet stays happy and healthy.
 

• Heartworm DiseaseHeartworm Disease >>
• Overweight PetsOverweight Pets >>
• Wellness ExamsWellness Exams >>
• Intestinal ParasitesIntestinal Parasites >>
• Feline Immune Deficiency VirusesFeline Immune Deficiency Viruses >>
• Ear InfectionsEar Infections >>
• DiabetesDiabetes >>
• Why is dental care importantWhy is dental care important >>
• Aging PetsAging Pets >>
• Kidney FailureKidney Failure >>
• Laboratory TestingLaboratory Testing >>
• Bartonella "The Cat Scratch Disease Bacteria"

 

Bartonella "The Cat Scratch Disease Bacteria" Approximately 20% of healthy cats, living in the United States, are infected carriers of these dangerous Bartonella bacteria. It is transmitted between cats by fleas and ticks. The bacteria can be spread to people via cat scratches and bites, contact with fur, and probably rarely by infected fleas and ticks. Although most infected people do not become ill, Bartonella, transmitted from cats, can cause 22 human diseases. Cat symptoms includes: Oral Diseases: Gingivitis, Stomatitis, Oral ulcers   Respiratory Disease: Upper respiratory disease, Rhinitis, Sinusitis   Ocular Disease: Conjunctivitis, Uveitis, Choriorentinitis, Blepharitis, Keratitis   Intestinal Disease: Inflammatory bowel disease, Diarrhea (chronic), Vomiting (chronic)   Other diseases: Enlarged lymph nodes, Fever of unknown origin, Liver disease-hepatitis, Skin diseases-papules & dermatitis, Heart disease-Valvular disease (murmurs) Treatment involves giving antibiotics for 21 days. Bartonella testing is a simple blood test. Call today to make an appointment.