What is leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is caused by bacterial organisms called Leptospira which is spread via the urine of infected animals. These bacteria can be shed in the soil and water which can then serve as a source of infection for dogs.
June
11,
2014
Ask the Vet- Keeping Pets Safe From Leptospirosis
Tags: Ask the Vet, dog safety, Dogs, dogs, health, pet advice, pet health, pet info, Pets, Vet
May
29,
2014
Support the Troops by Supporting Their Pets
Tags: best friends news, Cats, cats, dog safety, dog stories, Dogs, dogs, donations, military dogs, pet info, Pets
February
13,
2014
Ask The Vet- Chocolate Dangers for Dogs
With Valentine’s Day comes an abundance of chocolate (hopefully)! While these sweet treats are a delight for us, they are not at all good for our furry family members. Chocolate contains caffeine as well as a compound known as theobromine which can cause hyperactivity, increased heart rate, tremors, and even death if ingested in large quantities. Baker’s chocolate or any kind of dark chocolate are the most concerning since these have the highest level of toxicity.
Tags: Ask the Vet, dog safety, Dogs, dogs, health, holidays, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety, Pets, safety, tips
October
23,
2013
Make Halloween a Treat – Not a Trick – for the Family Pet
Children of all ages love Halloween – the costumes, the scary decorations and, most of all, the treats. But Halloween can be frightening – and even dangerous -- for the family dog and cat.
Tags: cats, dog safety, dogs, holidays, pet advice, Pet Health, pet info, Pet Safety, safety, tips
September
20,
2013
Help Pets Affected by the Colorado Floods
The recent floods in Colorado have been both terrifying and devastating. Hundreds are homeless and many have been separated from their pets.
Tags: cats, dog safety, dogs, donations, pet info, Pet Safety
July
18,
2013
Keep Pets Cool during the Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer are here and we humans aren’t the only ones suffering. For our canine best friends, long hot summer days in a house without air conditioning or a backyard without shade can be misery.
Tags: dog safety, doggy daycamp, Dogs, dogs, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety
June
28,
2013
Don’t Let your Dog Become a 4th of July Runaway
Did you know this is peak season for runaway dogs?
Independence Day celebrations can last for a week or longer, and the fireworks and firecrackers associated with the fun can cause dogs to hide or run away trying to escape the noise. As pet owners, we need to take some extra precautions to keep our pets safely at home.
Tags: dog safety, Dogs, holidays, pet advice, pet behavior, Pet Safety, tips
May
31,
2013
Helping Moore Save its Family Pets
The task facing the Oklahoma animal welfare community is massive: not only are there lost pets who must be rescued and cared for until they can be reunited with their family, but many families have no way to care for their pets now that they have lost their homes.
Tags: Cats, cats, dog safety, Dogs, dogs, donations, pet info, Pet Safety, Pets
The devastating tornadoes that left hundreds homeless in the Oklahoma City metro area Monday also separated many families from their beloved pets.
Best Friends Pet Care is collecting donations to help The Central Oklahoma Humane Society in its efforts to save pets lost during the storm and reunite them with their families. Pet lovers are invited to make a donation by stopping into or calling any Best Friends Pet Care center nationwide.
Tags: Cats, dog safety, Dogs, donations, oklahoma city, pet info, Pet Safety, Pets
