How to Read Dog Food Labels What we feed our dogs should be just as painstakingly examined as the foods we, ourselves, consume. Unfortunately, this process can be confusing as the needs of our dogs are vastly different than our health needs. However, by understanding what their needs are and hence, learning to read the […]
Dog Radiation Therapy Huge advances in the use of radiation therapy for dogs have been made within the last 50 years. Tumors have been successfully diagnosed through the use of CAT scans, MRI, and histopathology. This tells vets where and what kind of tumor is present in dogs, allowing them to begin radiation treatment with […]
Dog Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament When dogs receive injuries to their knees, it is often in the form of a Dog Luxating Patella or a ruptured cruciate ligament. There are three bones that comprise the knee. The femur, the bone the goes down from the hip, the Tibia, which is the bone found between the […]
Dog Teeth Brushing Nothing in the world is more difficult than training your dog to have its teeth brushed – but once accomplished, your canine pal as well as your vet will thank you. Dental disease is the most common ailment in dogs and yet, it is the most preventable and treatable. Since oral hygiene […]
Dog Glaucoma Signs and Symptoms Dog Glaucoma manifests itself in dogs much the same way as it does in humans. When the aqueous humor, which is the fluid the eye produces, is unable to pass through the eye, pressure begins to build and symptoms will start to occur. It’s a matter of increased fluid being […]
Dog Vomiting Signs and Symptoms Vomiting in dogs is quite common and might not be due to a critical medical condition or illness. However, it should never be overlooked. Dogs vomit when their stomach becomes very irritated or swollen, which is otherwise known as gastritis. If your dog has vomited, along with other symptoms, or […]
Dog Ear Hematomas Dogs, such as this Saluki, with long, floppy ears are more prone to ear hematomas. A commonly occurring condition or problem, especially in long eared dogs such as setters and retrievers, are ear hematomas. These hematomas may be painful and can cause a deformity in the dog’s ear. Trauma to the ear […]
Dog Brachycephalic Syndrome Pugs are prone to having Brachycephalic Syndrome. Dogs and cats have long been bred with the preferences of their human owners in mind. Breeds have been developed through domestication and certain features often become the focus of a breeding program. This has led to some unique looking animals such as the Chinese […]
Overview Heartworms are parasites that can cause harm to a dog by living inside of their heart and large blood vessels. Along with dogs, heartworms can also be found in other domesticated pets, such as cats and ferrets. They can also occur in wild animals, such as sea lions, foxes, and wolves, for example. Although […]
Dog Obesity Signs and Symptoms Along with the ever-increasing girth of the people in America, America’s pet dogs, too, are becoming increasingly obese. Over the past 20 years, it’s been documented that obesity is on the rise in Americans, so much so that in fact, today’s President is paying attention and implementing public school gym […]
