For the past few weeks and months, we at Bayer Animal Health have been closely monitoring the rising tide of Zika awareness and news. Within the past week, global organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) have, based upon scientific data and disease surveillance, called Zika a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).”With so much attention, and with mosquitoes cited as the insect vector in Zika transmission, we wanted to understand if pets, or animals, also played a role in disease transmission as they may in Companion Vector-Borne Disease (CVBD) ...

We recently learned of Bayer colleagues in Norway who are supporting the work of Norwegian People’s Aid—an organization working to clear the world of land mines with the help of working dogs. Our Bayer colleagues in Norway provided products to help support the dogs in their work. We connected with Norwegian People’s Aid veterinarian, Charlotte Søyland, to learn more about this exciting initiative. Here, we cover our conversation with Charlotte in a two-part ...

#3 Holidays: relaxing for some, stressful for others

The holidays are coming closer and closer – and some of you may already be vacationing and getting prepared. This special time of the year is typical for seeing friends and family, enjoying good food, and resting and relaxing to gather new energy for the upcoming year.

It is a very happy and joyful time for us, but sometimes, it can be very stressful for our companion animals. Due to changes in daily routines, pets can sometimes become anxious and restless. During the holidays, it’s common for us to enjoy late mornings, walk the dog irregularly and at different times, and this can often come with a shift in feeding time as well. Also, many guests, no matter if known or unknown to your furry friend, may enter your home with uncommon noise, new smells and sometimes this can lead to more stress for our ...

#2 Pets as Presents

It’s the end of the year and the holiday season is - in some cultures - inevitably connected to a hectic gift-shopping-marathon—and finding the perfect present isn’t always easy… We try to give our loved ones a present they will always remember and sometimes a pet appears to be ideal.

Pets often give their new owners “oooos”, “aaahss”, bright smiles, and shining eyes, but this kind of present may be unlike any other. As such, one should also consider ...

#1 Dangerous Decorations

The holidays just started and almost everyone decorates their home. If you have a furry family member at home you may want to ensure decorations are secure for your companion too:

Holiday plants: Poinsettias, Amaryllis, Holly may, and Mistletoe bring the season to your home, but they may be toxic for your pets. If you consider buying them, look for a place your pet cannot reach.
Maybe you haven’t purchased any gifts, but perhaps have been preparing with some nice ...