As a veterinarian in small animal practice, I know how difficult it can be for pet owners to deal with fleas. The primary issue we encounter is that many pet owners are unaware their furry family member has been sharing everything with these uninvited roommates! Often, a pet experiencing itchiness, redness, and hair loss in […]
About Maria Estefania
How I Learned About Ticks and Lyme Disease
I grew up helping stray animals, and I remember getting bitten by a tick when bathing a homeless dog. I was a first-year undergrad student, and I didn’t even know ticks could transmit diseases. In my senior year of undergrad, I learned about Borrelia burgdorferi in my medical microbiology class. I found it interesting how ticks can […]
Advocating for Victims of Domestic Violence as a Vet
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to be a forensic extern and assist in many cases in which pet owners were the victims of domestic violence. In some cases, pets were left behind or used to threaten or intimidate the victim. In other cases, pets were physically injured and became victims themselves. These […]
