Can inflammation ever be good for the body?
Oftentimes when inflammation in the body is discussed medically the focus is on the bad chronic inflammation that could result in long-term diseases. Flipping the conversation on its head: can …
General Health
Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs
Myasthenia gravis has been redefined in human medicine and efforts to do the same in veterinary medicine are currently underway. What does myasthenia gravis mean? “Myasthenia” means muscle weakness. “Gravis” …
Foxtails Are Dangerous for Dogs and Cats
Foxtails are not bad looking for a grass-like weed. They bring to mind prairie landscape images by Grant Wood or Thomas Hart Benton. You might be reluctant to pull them …
Prep Your Pets for the Fourth of July Fireworks
Much to the consternation of many companion pet parents, many U.S. states are legalizing the sale of fireworks and/or changing the times fireworks can be set off. Indeed, cats and …
Sunscreen for Companion Dogs
The topic of sunscreen for companion dogs is a tough one for sure due to the typical chemicals used and the varying amounts of time each dog spends outside. Most …
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and Prevention
Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CCD) is a gradual and common degenerative disease in dogs due to changes in the brain. Four decades ago, we would have thought that CCD is …
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Bats, Rats, and the Rest of the ‘Pests’: Why do they exist?
With Halloween just around the corner, we decided to highlight some of the most iconic “scary” looking animals that are also considered by many as pests. Why do they exist? …
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The Advent of Novel Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Companion Pets
Conventional veterinary medicine has relied upon corticosteroids and antibiotics for years for a variety of conditions in companion pets. Case in point, corticosteroids are prescribed for canine atopic dermatitis in …
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Tracheal Collapse in Dogs: Treatment Options
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 …
Estate and Trust Planning with Your Companion Pets in Mind
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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