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Refeeding The Malnourished Horse
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. ...

Emergency And Disaster Preparedness For Your Pets And Animals
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...

Rabies In Dogs
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...

Badger Vet Brigade To Help Animals Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
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...

It Only Takes One Bite To Get Heartworm Disease
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...

What Is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) In Cats?
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...

Maintaining Your Horse’s Well-Being With A Healthy Mouth
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...

Infographic: 13 Ways To Keep Your Home Flea-Free
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...

Emergency Neonatal Triage For Sepsis: An AAEP Presentation Recap
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...

Video: How To Scan A Pet’s Microchip
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...