Category Archives: Dog News

Leptospirosis Outbreak in Fresno

Officials in Fresno, California are warning dog families that they have seen at least recent nine cases of leptospirosis among dogs in the area. The most recent case appears to have been contracted at the Woodward Dog Park.

Symptoms of this bacterial infection range from general lethargy and refusal to eat to fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Not only do dogs spread the disease among themselves, they can also spread it to humans, where it causes flu-like symptoms.

A vaccine is available for your dog at the low cost of just $6 at the CCSPA.

KFSN-TV provides all the details in the video above.

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!

Tragic News from Longview, TX

Fire Marshal Johnny Zackary reports that a fire last night at the Kimbrough Animal Hospital claimed the lives of 44 pets being boarded at the clinic.

Firefighters were able to rescue just 8 dogs before the roof collapsed. Six of those rescued did not survive, and the 38 animals still inside at the time of the collapse also perished. Two of the rescued dogs are being treated for serious injuries.

The clinic’s records were also destroyed in the fire, so they are unable to notify the families. If you have a pet at Kimbrough Animal Hospital, you’re asked to call 903-399-6797 to speak with hospital staff.

Our deepest sympathies to these families, as well as to the employees of the hospital. What a terrible loss.

The intersection of dogs and airplanes

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Barbra Streisand and her dog Sammie Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Two stories caught my interest last weekend:
Barbara Streisand’s dog apparently bit a flight attendant, and in a totally unrelated incident, a dog fell out of an airplane in Lexington, Ky. Two totally different stories, both occurring at the intersection of dogs and airplanes.
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