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Tick-Borne Diseases: A Growing Threat for Pets and People

Tick-Borne Diseases: A Growing Threat for Pets and People

by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 26, 2025 | Animal Diseases, Blog

As the days grow warmer and we spend more time outdoors with our pets, we’re reminded that our region’s natural beauty comes with a hidden danger: ticks and the diseases they carry. Over the past decade, I’ve watched as tick populations have steadily increased in our...
Pet Article: The Healing Power of Animals in Times of Loss

Pet Article: The Healing Power of Animals in Times of Loss

by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Speaking of pets

There is a quiet companionship that comes with animals, a bond that doesn’t demand words but offers solace in the hardest moments. In the past month, I’ve leaned heavily on that bond. My chocolate lab, Foxtrot, has been my steadfast snuggler, a warm presence on the...
Pet article: Lyme Disease

Pet article: Lyme Disease

by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog, Howlidays, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life

Lyme disease is a significant concern for both humans and animals, particularly dogs. Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks), Lyme disease is prevalent in many parts...
Pet article: Heartworm Disease

Pet article: Heartworm Disease

by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Apr 9, 2025 | Blog, Howlidays, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects not only dogs but also cats and ferrets in the Kentucky and Ohio region. This disease, caused by the parasitic worm Dirofilaria immitis, is transmitted through mosquito bites and can lead to...
The Cost of Compassion: A Veterinarian’s Perspective

The Cost of Compassion: A Veterinarian’s Perspective

by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life

Friday evening, just as the clinic was winding down for the day, a distraught woman arrived at Guardian Animal Medical Center carrying a dying kitten. She claimed her dog had accidentally sat on the kitten, but as we began our examination, it became clear there was...
Pet article: Cavern diving

Pet article: Cavern diving

by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Mar 24, 2025 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life

I just got back from a short trip to Mexico. I was in Tulum, where a famous set of Mayan ruins are located. I didn’t have time to see the surface ruins, but I did explore some of the caverns where Mayan artifacts and human remains have been found. In role-playing game...
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