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? …
Bats, Rats, and the Rest of the ‘Pests’: Why do they exist? Read More »
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 …
The Advent of Novel Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Companion Pets Read More »
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 …
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 …
Estate and Trust Planning with Your Companion Pets in Mind Read More »
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. …
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 …
