Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Disease and Risk
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 …
Rabies Vaccination Status and Laws: Their Potential Impact on Your Companion Dog’s Lifestyle
The Rabies Challenge Fund published results demonstrated that duration of immunity to the rabies vaccine in dogs is at least five years. With that said, there is currently no option …
Flea and Tick Products in the Environment
In our previous post, “More Concerning News Regarding Flea and Tick Products for Companion Dogs and Cats”, we discussed the evidence that fluralaner – one of several formulas in the …
OFA Licenses Health Screen for Brachycephalic Breeds
Due to the health problems brachycephalic breeds may suffer, the Bulldog Club of America, French Bull Dog Club of America, and Pug Dog Club of America successfully urged the Orthopedic …
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Valley Fever Vaccine for Dogs on the Horizon
A Valley Fever vaccine for dogs may be available soon. Before we discuss the vaccine, let’s review Valley Fever. Valley Fever is not simply a fever, but a potentially deadly …
Naltrexone for Degenerative Myelopathy: A Peer Suggestion
After we published our post on Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) in dogs, a colleague of ours, Dr. Nancy Barin, reached out and mentioned that she will prescribe low-dose naltrexone for DM. …
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A Guide to Heart Diseases in Dogs: Valves and Holes
The dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) controversy has settled down somewhat now that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will not be providing public updates until more meaningful scientific research is available …
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More Concerning News Regarding Flea and Tick Products for Companion Dogs and Cats
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert in 2018 for companion pet parents regarding certain flea and tick products that contain drugs in the isoxazoline class. To …
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Calculating Feeding Requirements of Raw, Fresh Direct, or Canned Diets for Ideal Weight in Dogs and Puppies
Figuring out how much to feed of raw, canned, fresh direct, or even homecooked diets for dogs is different than kibble and dehydrated foods. Kibble and dehydrated diet recommendations are …
The Troublesome Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s syndrome in dogs is complex, difficult to diagnose, and tricky to treat. Before we get into all of that, we need to review the mechanisms that may cause it. …