Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals, including humans. The virus attacks the brain and spinal cord, causing severe nervous system dysfunction and eventually death. While instances of rabies infection are lower than ever, the disease remains a continuing problem. Vaccinating [...]

Recently, the staff at Plainfield Animal Hospital has been getting questions from some of our pet owners about a new dog virus called canine influenza. They were concerned about stories they had seen or read in the local news about dog flu outbreaks. In answering their questions, we realized that all of our dog owners [...]