Lyme disease in horses is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States, with endemic status in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Many of us know of, have worked with, or have owned a horse that has been exposed to Lyme disease at some point in their lives, and as the disease spreads, unfortunately more equestrians […]
Lyme Disease in Dogs: What You Need to K...
Lyme disease (borreliosis) is an infectious, tick-borne disease that is prevalent in the Northeast, as well as common throughout the United States. In Sussex county specifically, it’s incredibly common due to the high tick population in our area. Ticks that transmit Lyme disease are carried by deer, and with the number of deer in New Jersey […]
Treating Lungworms in Felines
Lungworms in cats are a less common parasite than intestinal worms, and while not seen often in house cats, they are becoming increasingly more common in outdoor and barn cats, especially those that hunt. Recently Dr. Spinks saw, diagnosed and is assisting in the management of a significant lungworm infestation in a barn cat in […]
10 Quotes Straight from the Horse’s Mout
Or, perhaps straight from the mouths of humans about horses. Either way, you get the idea. Not to be outdone by our 10 Great Cat Quotes and 10 Favorite Dog Quotes blogs from last week, some of my horses have protested, demanding fair and equal treatment compared to their shorter friends. So I’ve found some great horse quotes, […]
10 Favorite Dog Quotes
Earlier this week we posted 10 Great Cat Quotes in honor of our feline friends. To be sure that our canine companions didn’t feel left out, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite dog quotes to share as well. From Fido, to Spot, and every purebred and mutt in between, we’ve all heard that dog […]
10 Great Cat Quotes
In honor of our feline friends (several of whom are curled up on my couch keeping me warm as I am home sick with a cold) and the way they enhance our lives, we’ve compiled some of our favorite cat quotes from people around the world. From finding their way into trouble, to cuddling their way […]