Vestibular Dysfunctions in Dogs
Head tilt? Walking in circles? Your companion dog or cat is likely trying to regain his sense of balance or his spatial orientation is off. The cause is more than […]
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Health of Pure Bred vs. Mixed Breed Dogs
In June 2013, the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association published a study called “Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed-breed and purebred dogs: 27,254 cases (1995–2010)” that was compiled by
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Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
Wheezing? Raspy? Rattling noise? Panting more heavily and/or more loudly than usual? Pitch or volume changes to your dog’s bark? Oftentimes, we attribute these stridor and other sounds to old
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Overview of Thyroid Gland, Testing Protocols, and T4:FT4 Ratio
The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, which controls production of the body’s hormones. The thyroid is a delicate butterfly-shaped gland located in the upper third of the
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FAQ re. Canine Thyroid: Medication, Kelp, Vegetables
Dr. Jean Dodds, who has advanced canine thyroid testing and research for over 25 years, provides answers to commonly asked questions. Hemopet’s Hemolife Diagnostics division provides comprehensive thyroid testing for
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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”
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FAQs or Common Misconceptions about the Canine Thyroid
As we reflect on Hemopet’s Canine Thyroid Awareness Month from last month, we realized we frequently receive questions throughout the year regarding: signs of canine hypothyroid disorder; canine thyroid testing;
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How does stress affect a dog’s long-term health?
How do you know if your dog is stressed? Experts have identified some of the anxious behaviors your companion dog may exhibit: Aggression Anxiety Avoidance Barking Crouching Crying or whining
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PFAS in the Environment and Health
Bloomberg and several other news organizations have recently written investigative articles about polyfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl (PFAS). If this is a new topic for you have come upon, we thought you’d
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