http://www.njeffersonnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:37:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_318173823.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_318173823.html Should Your Pet Receive A Wellness Evaluation?A wellness screen is a set of tests that are conducted specifically to identify signs of early disease in pets that appear to be healthy. When a veterinarian exams your pet they cannot determine if their organ systems on the inside are functioning properly. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_297130050.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_297130050.html Periodontal disease is defined as inflammation and infection of the periodontal space and ligaments of the teeth. Periodontal disease occurs in two forms: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is reversible inflammation and infection of the gingiva. Periodontitis involves deeper inflammation and infection with loss of tooth support by the periodontal ligaments, permanent damage, and loss of teeth. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_283125359.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_283125359.html If you are a pet owner, don’t be fooled into believing that the onset of cooler weather will make fleas problems disappear. Nothing could actually be further from the truth. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:50:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_270165134.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_270165134.html Heartworm disease, caused by the infection of a blood-borne parasite called Dirofilaria immitus, infects both dogs and cats. Infection rates are common nation wide but are much more frequent in southern states due to prevailing warm temperatures and the widespread prevalence of mosquitoes. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:27:00 +0000 http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_261182909.html http://www.njeffersonnews.com/petstories/local_story_261182909.html Pet infestation with internal parasites is much more common than the average pet owner realizes. There-fore, it is imperative that pet owners understand how internal parasites infect animals and how these infections can be prevented and treated. It is also important that pet owners realize that many of these parasites have zoonotic potential, i.e. they can infect and cause harm to people.