During extreme weather, many of us companion dog parents anxiously watch our dogs defecate, so we can pick it up and run back into the house. In fact, many of …
Have you ever noticed these behaviors while your companion dog poops? Read More »
Our last blog post regarding osteoarthritis in dogs discussed causes and preventative measures with an emphasis on the multifactorial nature of the disease. Let’s say your companion dog is diagnosed …
Osteoarthritis in Dogs Part II: Treatment Options Read More »
Osteoarthritis – also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD) – is the most common arthritic condition in dogs, afflicting approximately 20% of dogs. Of course, those are the dogs diagnosed, …
Osteoarthritis in Dogs Part I: Causes, Signs, Prevention & Diagnosis Read More »
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a degenerative disease of the white matter of the spinal cord in dogs, and was first described in 1973. DM is equivalent to some forms of …
Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Symptoms & Treatment Options Read More »
Helen Santoro, in our view, authored the most unbiased and best – yet likely the most overlooked – exposé regarding the 2022 debate on dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in companion dogs. …
The Best Article of 2022: Exposing the DCM Debate Read More »
Companion dog obesity is one of the leading canine health crises our 4-legged family members face. How does this relate to feeding puppies? Well, we’ve been wondering if general confusion …
Feeding Puppies from Puppyhood to Adulthood: A How-To Guide Read More »
So, we’ve suggested some of our preferences with cats: scheduled feedings, water fountains, litter box cleaning, types of litter, and wet food. We’ve also provided guidance on how to calculate …
A 2022 study was published regarding how often and how companion pet parents are cleaning their pets’ bowls. This got us wondering: are there any surveys about the frequency of …
The concept of nomographs has been around for over 50 years, but due to diagnostic testing limitations and access, the practice of requesting nomographs stalled – until recently. A nomograph …
Nomographs Guide Individualized Vaccination Schedules for Puppies Read More »
Gabapentin has become the “go to” medication for companion cats to help reduce the anxiety associated with past and present veterinary visits. The protocol is fairly simple. Approximately 90 minutes …
Gabapentin Use in Companion Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease Read More »
