Rabies Virus Does Exist
We are seriously conflicted here as we do not want to provide a platform for those spreading disinformation through public word, but allowing falsities to lie out there may be …
Feeding from Kittenhood to Cathood: a how to guide for proper caloric intake
Approximately 60% of companion cats are considered over overweight or obese. Additionally, many cats are plagued with kidney failure, diabetes, urinary cystitis, and pancreatitis. We have wondered if it is …
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Embolisms in Companion Dogs
Let’s pretend you are having a conversation with a friend and she says she had an embolism. This medical term refers to a foreign body like a blood clot, fat …
FDA will not provide updates on DCM in dogs until meaningful science is provided: Have we learned anything thus far?
On December 23, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided an update into its investigation into what it calls non-hereditary canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM): “FDA does not intend to …
Updates: COVID-19 and Animals
Across the globe, several studies have been conducted on the transference of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – to animals, specifically companion dogs and cats. Some may think …
Slipped Discs in Dogs: Prevention Measures and Alternative Treatment Options
Slipped discs are typically caused by either intervertebral disc disease or its degeneration (IVDD). When we talk about it medically, it is a herniation of a disc or discs in …
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Beyond Taurine Supplementation
After reading “taurine” in our title did you think this post would cover the ongoing debate about dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs? No; not directly. Sydney Banton, Julia Pezzali, Anna …
Have you ever noticed these behaviors while your companion dog poops?
During extreme weather, many of us companion dog parents anxiously watch our dogs defecate, so we can pick it up and run back into the house. In fact, many of …
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Osteoarthritis in Dogs Part II: Treatment Options
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 …
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Osteoarthritis in Dogs Part I: Causes, Signs, Prevention & Diagnosis
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, …
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