75% of all heart disease in dogs is attributed to degenerative valve disease; 60% of those cases are myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). We came across a 2019 study by […]
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Tracheal collapse is a degenerative, progressive and, more than likely, genetic condition in dogs that primarily affects the Chihuahua, Lhasa Apso, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, and Yorkshire Terrier. What
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On December 23, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will no longer provide updates to the public regarding dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs until new and
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Lethargy, inappetence, cough, fever, fatigue, and more are common signs of most infections or toxicities in dogs. Is it a bacterial or viral infection? Those are fairly common types of
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The Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine recently published a small companion animal caregiver survey study from the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (UCD) about potential dietary changes
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While many of us realize the sad but grim reality that our companion pets will more than likely die before us, we need to consider the possibility that we may
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Chronic enteropathy (CE) in dogs is characterized by chronic vomiting and diarrhea, along with other signs such as loss of appetite, weight loss and other clinical symptoms. While these signs
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Companion pet funerary and memorial planning is a stressful subject that many of us do not want to face. Oftentimes, a companion pet death occurs suddenly, tragically and without warning.
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George Moore and colleagues at Purdue University studied the number of adverse events associated with canine vaccines within 3 days of administration in 2005 that spanned a 2-year time period.
Adverse Events Associated with Canine Vaccines 2023 Study Read More »
As a veterinarian with nearly 60 years of experience, I have witnessed the painful and deadly effects of heartworm disease in dogs. While many of my integrative colleagues are skeptical
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