Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a degenerative disease of the white matter of the spinal cord in dogs, and was first described in 1973. DM is equivalent to some forms of …
Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Symptoms & Treatment Options Read More »
Helen Santoro, in our view, authored the most unbiased and best – yet likely the most overlooked – exposé regarding the debate on dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in companion dogs. While …
The Best Article of 2022: Exposing the DCM Debate Read More »
Companion dog obesity is one of the leading canine health crises our 4-legged family members face. How does this relate to feeding puppies? Well, we’ve been wondering if general confusion …
Feeding Puppies from Puppyhood to Adulthood: A How-To Guide Read More »
So, we’ve suggested some of our preferences with cats: scheduled feedings, water fountains, litter box cleaning, types of litter, and wet food. We’ve also provided guidance on how to calculate …
A 2022 study was published regarding how often and how companion pet parents are cleaning their pets’ bowls. This got us wondering: are there any surveys about the frequency of …
The concept of nomographs has been around for over 50 years, but due to diagnostic testing limitations and access, the practice of requesting nomographs stalled – until recently. A nomograph …
Nomographs Guide Individualized Vaccination Schedules for Puppies Read More »
Gabapentin has become the “go to” medication for companion cats to help reduce the anxiety associated with past and present veterinary visits. The protocol is fairly simple. Approximately 90 minutes …
Gabapentin Use in Companion Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease Read More »
During the Ebola epidemic in 2014, Excalibur, a companion dog living in Madrid, Spain was euthanized due to possible exposure to the virus from his caregiver. This sparked a huge …
Anal gland (actually anal sac) expression is often demonstrated by dogs sitting and pulling (scooting) themselves across flooring or grass. The scooting is marveled at by children while adults are …
Butternut Squash as an Alternative to Pumpkin for Dog Anal Gland Expression Read More »
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; …
FAQs or Common Misconceptions about the Canine Thyroid Read More »
