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 »
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 …
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 »
As we reflect on Hemopet’s Canine Thyroid Awareness Month from last month, we realized we frequently receive questions throughout the year regarding: #1. signs of canine hypothyroid disorder; #2. canine …
FAQs or Common Misconceptions about the Canine Thyroid Read More »
Are you allergic to companion cats? If you are similar to the other 95% of cat allergy sufferers, you are more than likely to be allergic to the Fel d …
Many of us who have two or more companion dogs will notice behavioral changes that we perceive as grief-related if one of the pets is very ill or dies. As …
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You may have noticed recently that Hemopet introduced BioBlend Super 6 for companion dogs by W. Jean Dodds. Are you wondering more about it? First, let’s give you some history …
Please visit “Breeding Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats, Part 1”to read the first portion of this article. Ethical Issues Controversy has surrounded the popularity of brachycephalic breeds for some time and …
