We are going to step back from the normal informational post and test your foreign animal disease (FAD) knowledge.  This post’s onus stems from my recent trip to Plum Island Animal Disease Center.  I was struck by each disease’s clinical signs, and how easily I would have inadvertently mis-diagnosed a FAD in practice.

What is a Go Bag? Can you and your pets leave your house in a disaster in 30 minutes or less? Why would you need to? Learn how to easily, quickly and inexpensively make you and your pet's Go Bag today! 

Lengthening days and warmer weather bring spring storms.  With tornado season upon us, now is the time to go through your Go Bag, update medications, swap out for warm weather clothing, and update documents.

Why did it take more than 50 years to make a vaccine against malaria? It kills hundreds of thousands of children every year, but solutions have been slow to manifest. In this quick intro, we will cover the lifecycle that makes vaccine generation a challenge. 

How to do you save the human race by vaccinating a species who can't make antibodies? Sound crazy? Two doctors from Finland have figured a way. 

Ever wonder about how clean a public pool or water park is? Even a nice looking one? Learn more here and while we're at it we will talk about Cryptosporidium.

Sand fleas and beach fleas, jigger or chigger?

Red bugs or bed bugs. Who do you figure?

Can ya tell ‘em apart just by who’s bigger?

Not so easy, not so fast. To learn all about them, listen to our podcast!

What are the risks of petting zoos? Should you go and bring your children, or not? Let's explore the realistic risks and solutions regarding petting zoos.

Wondering how to evaluate vaccine efficacy? This is a MUST LISTEN! Learn about what preventive fraction is and why it is so important, helpful, and indeed flawed.

Beyond CDT and Rabies, there are so many to choose from? Which do I need? Any? Let's cover these optional and largely situational vaccines.