One of the most common questions and concerns about parvovirus is how long it lasts and how to disinfect the environment. This is especially important if a new puppy will be brought into a possibly contaminated area.

Read this FAQ to learn about disinfecting against parvovirus.

Photo: Puppy carrying stick by Simon Davison on Flickr

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Recent pet food recalls due to Salmonella contamination have increased consumer awareness about food handling safety. That kibbled dog and cat food could potentially cause illness in humans was news to some people.

Learn how to keep your family and pets safe from food-borne illness with with these Pet Food Handling Tips.

Photo: Thai the Cat / Kevin N. Murphy on Flickr

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A new kitten! Welcome to the family. Along with shopping for all of the "new necessary" items like food, dishes and litter boxes, be sure to schedule in some time for that first vet check. The earlier, the better.

Read this new kitten FAQ to learn what age you should take your new kitten to the vet.

_{Photo credit: Kitten at the Vet © Bill in Ash Vegas on Flickr}

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Salmonella has been in the news lately, the latest reason for a large scale pet food recall. Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that is normally found in the intestines of both cold- and warm-blooded animals and in the environment.

Learn how this bacteria causes disease in humans and animals, what the symptoms are, and how to prevent infection and spread of this disease.

FAQ: Salmonellosis in Pets and People

Image: Salmonella typhimurium bacteria that had been isolated from a pure culture. CDC/Janice Haney Carr

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