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 »
In February, 2022, we provided a guideline on how to calculate your companion’s pet food for optimum weight loss. A few of our readers commented that the post and calculation …
Putting It into Action: Calorie Reduction Specifically for Companion Cats Read More »
In August 2022, the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan experienced a canine parvovirus outbreak. At the time, they knew it looked like parvovirus, but the point-of-care (POC) rapid tests that …
Why do we have an image of a Pomeranian drinking if we are talking about wastewater? We’ll get to that. So, follow along and welcome back after a summer break …
If you have been following the information about dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, you will have noticed that the majority of the press is reporting on studies that have the …
The Necessity of Binders in Commercial Kibble Pet Foods Read More »
If we say, “fish oil for dogs or cats,” what is your response? We bet it’s “shiny, beautiful, lush dog coats.” Actually, there’s more to fish oil than just what …
