A couple months ago, we discussed heart diseases in dogs that involved valves or holes. Indeed, 75% of all heart disease diagnoses in dogs involve a degenerative valve disorder. Dilated […]
Common Heart Diseases in Dogs Part II: Sac and Muscle Read More »
Every summer we seem to discuss some environmental anomaly whether it is bugs or the weather. Unfortunately, these anomalies such as cyanotoxins in water are no longer anomalies but are
Summer of 2023 Dangers: Protect Your Companion Pets Read More »
Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) is caused by a reaction to environmental or seasonal inhalant or contact allergens – such as pollen, grass, mold, etc. – in genetically predisposed dogs. Many
Vitamin D3 Supplementation for Canine Atopic Dermatitis Read More »
Hemopet’s last post about Addison’s Disease in dogs (hypoadrenocorticism; HA) reviewed the disease and its genetics. This post will review traditional screening methods and newer diagnostics that are becoming available.
Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Testing and Treatment Read More »
Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism; HA) in dogs is a complex and uncommon medical condition that leads to the deterioration or destruction the adrenal glands. It also has many pathways to manifest
Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Disease and Risk Read More »
The Rabies Challenge Fund published results demonstrated that duration of immunity to the rabies vaccine in dogs is at least five years. With that said, there is currently no option
In our previous post, “More Concerning News Regarding Flea and Tick Products for Companion Dogs and Cats”, we discussed the evidence that fluralaner – one of several formulas in the
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Due to the health problems brachycephalic breeds may suffer, the Bulldog Club of America, French Bull Dog Club of America, and Pug Dog Club of America successfully urged the Orthopedic
OFA Licenses Health Screen for Brachycephalic Breeds Read More »
A Valley Fever vaccine for dogs may be available soon. Before we discuss the vaccine, let’s review Valley Fever. Valley Fever is not simply a fever, but a potentially deadly
Valley Fever Vaccine for Dogs on the Horizon Read More »
Articles currently circulating state that grain-free dog foods cause the heart disease condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs due to a taurine deficiency. These articles fail to paint a
Articles Circulating about Heart Disease in Dogs Read More »
