by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Sep 12, 2017 | Cats, Dogs, Horses
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 animals,...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Sep 7, 2017 | Dogs
Reviewed by Dr. Steven Servantez of Badger Veterinary Hospital-JanesvilleRabies 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 vaccination...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Aug 31, 2017 | Dogs
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...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Aug 17, 2017 | Cats, Dogs
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 Health with 13 ways to...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Aug 10, 2017 | Cats, Dogs
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...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Aug 8, 2017 | Cats, Dogs
Microchips make all the difference in greatly increasing the chance of getting your pet back if he/she is lost or stolen … but a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.Make sure your pet’s microchip information is up-to-date between now and...