We know that you can’t stand to see your furry pal uncomfortable and miserable as they lick, chew, and scratch at itchy skin. But, incessant licking and scratching can do more than keep you and your pet awake all night—this behavior can also lead to oozing sores, skin infections, and behavioral changes. Why is your [...]

Ticks transmit Lyme disease, which is the most commonly diagnosed tick-borne illness in the United States. Learn to protect your pet from this debilitating disease by reading our Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team’s guide to Lyme disease facts and prevention. Lyme disease basics for pet owners The Ixodes scapularis tick—the black-legged (i.e., deer) tick—transmits Borrelia [...]