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Several factors may be involved in causing a horse to become malnourished or in a debilitated condition.  While age and concurrent disease can play a role, the most common reasons for severely malnourished horses are owner ignorance and economic hardship. ...

In the wake of hurricanes in Texas and Florida and wildfires burning throughout the U.S., it's a good time to ask yourself: Would you be prepared to care for my pets and animals in an emergency? We always need to be prepared to take care of our pets and...

Reviewed by Dr. Steven Servantez of Badger Veterinary Hospital-Janesville Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing around 59,000 people every year. Most deaths are caused by rabies transmission from dogs in countries without good canine...

The Badger Vet Brigade Is Gearing Up To Help The People And Animals Impacted By Hurricane Harvey In Texas! Our hearts are heavy as we have watched news coverage of the devastation in Texas. And this disaster hits close to home for Badger Veterinary...

You love your dog. You do what's best for your dog. But sometimes you worry he isn't protected from deadly heartworm disease. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito for your dog to get heartworm disease. This is why year-round heartworm disease...

Reviewed by Dr. Cynthia Sweet of Badger Veterinary Hospital-Beloit Approximately 1.5 to 3 percent of healthy cats in the U.S. are infected with FIV, or feline immunodeficiency virus. What is this virus and how does it impact a cat’s health? We answer some...

The adage "straight from the horse's mouth" may seem more meaningful when you consider that a licensed practitioner can learn so much about an animal's health by examining its mouth. A Broader Look At Health Equine dentistry is more than just floating...

There’s so much misinformation about flea prevention and treatment, it can be hard for concerned pet owners to know what to do next. To help cut the confusion, check out this easy-to-understand infographic from our friends at Henry Schein Animal...

The second session from the AAEP Convention I’d like to summarize was by Dr. Nathan Slovis of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute on "Emergency Neonatal Triage for Sepsis". (My first presentation recap was on Dystocia Triage.) Foals that are ill are true...

A microchip is a small, electronic chip about the size of a grain of rice that's implanted just under your pet's skin. Microchips can make all the difference when it comes to reuniting with a lost or stolen pet. How does a microchip help reunite a lost pet...