Leptospirosis; The Bacteria to be Cautious About

“Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that affects humans and animals. It is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira. Without treatment, Leptospirosis can lead to kidney damage, meningitis (inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord), liver failure, respiratory distress, and even death”.1 There are many strains of Leptospirosis...

General • Pet Parasite Prevention

Ticks; To be or Not to be Afraid

Recently I attended a lecture presented by Dr. Susan Little, a veterinary parasitologist from Oklahoma State University that focused on ticks and tick-borne illness. She spoke of the deer tick and the American dog tick, two species commonly found in Ontario, but she also spoke of new and emerging tick...