After we published our post on Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) in dogs, a colleague of ours, Dr. Nancy Barin, reached out and mentioned that she will prescribe low-dose naltrexone for DM. …
Naltrexone for Degenerative Myelopathy: A Peer Suggestion Read More »
The dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) controversy has settled down somewhat now that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will not be providing public updates until more meaningful scientific research is available …
A Guide to Heart Diseases in Dogs: Valves and Holes Read More »
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert in 2018 for companion pet parents regarding certain flea and tick products that contain drugs in the isoxazoline class. To …
More Concerning News Regarding Flea and Tick Products for Companion Dogs and Cats Read More »
Figuring out how much to feed of raw, canned, fresh direct, or even homecooked diets for dogs is different than kibble and dehydrated foods. Kibble and dehydrated diet recommendations are …
Cushing’s syndrome in dogs is complex, difficult to diagnose, and tricky to treat. Before we get into all of that, we need to review the mechanisms that may cause it. …
We are seriously conflicted here as we do not want to provide a platform for those spreading disinformation through public word, but allowing falsities to lie out there may be …
Approximately 60% of companion cats are considered over overweight or obese. Additionally, many cats are plagued with kidney failure, diabetes, urinary cystitis, and pancreatitis. We have wondered if it is …
Feeding from Kittenhood to Cathood: a how to guide for proper caloric intake Read More »
Let’s pretend you are having a conversation with a friend and she says she had an embolism. This medical term refers to a foreign body like a blood clot, fat …
On December 23, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided an update into its investigation into what it calls non-hereditary canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM): “FDA does not intend to …
Across the globe, several studies have been conducted on the transference of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – to animals, specifically companion dogs and cats. Some may think …
