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BRIEF OVERVIEW

   
SEASONAL TIPS

Cold Weather Checklist

Halloween Safety Tips

Tips for Spring

Thanksgiving & Christmas Safety Tips

 

Helpful tips and newsletters to keep your pet safe and healthy all year long.
   

2007 PET FOOD RECALL

PET FOOD RECALL

On March 19, 2007, a recall of dog and cat foods that spanned across multiple manufacturers was issued after several dogs and cats became ill and some fatalities were reported.
   
ZOONOSIS

CDC RAISES ZOONOSIS AWARENESS

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) discusses how pets provide many benefits to humans. They comfort us and they give us companionship. However, some animals can also pass diseases to people. These diseases are called zoonoses. 
   
RABIES HEALTH RISKS

History of Rabies In Michigan

About Rabies

How To Reduce Your Pet's Risk of Exposure to a Rabid Animal

Maps of Rabies Positive Animals in Michigan

Michigan Department of Natural - Information about rabies:
  • History of rabies In Michigan
  • General information about rabies
  • What pet owner's should know about keeping their pets protected from rabies
  • 2006 and 2007 Rabies incidence maps of reported cases in Michigan; plus more
   
DISTEMPER VIRUS

MICHIGAN Dept. of Natural Resources  - discusses Canine & Feline Distemper

Canine and feline distemper are diseases affecting many wild and domestic carnivores. Although both these diseases can cause acute illness and death, canine and feline distemper should not be confused, as they are caused by two distinctly different viruses.
   
WEST NILES VIRUS

MICHIGAN Dept. of Natural Resources  - discusses West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and/or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord).  There is no vaccine available for mammals and birds. Keeping pets indoors around dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active can help them avoid being bitten.     
   
PROHEART6 HEARTWORM PREVENTATIVE  

PROHEART6 RECALL

At the request of the FDA, Fort Dodge voluntarily recall's Proheart6 for further testing.