Diets for Canine Liver Dysfunctions
In general, raw or home cooked diets can be beneficial and preferred by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists for dogs with cancer and most conditions – except if the cancer …
Health of Pure Bred vs. Mixed Breed Dogs
In June 2013, the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association published a study called “Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed-breed and purebred dogs: 27,254 cases (1995–2010)” that was compiled by …
Balancing Phytoestrogens for Companion Pets
A phytoestrogen is an estrogen-like compound occurring naturally in plants of the legume family and in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Phytoestrogens have been widely researched for their health benefits to …
Lyme Disease Vaccines for Dogs
Lyme disease does exist and so do vaccines that may prevent the illness in companion dogs. However, does existence necessitate vaccination? Not necessarily because several factors are at play regarding …
Is a grain-free diet truly grain-free?
Is a grain-free diet for companion pets truly grain-free? Well, not always. There are a few explanations for this. Contamination or Undeclared Ingredients A 2010 study evaluated four over-the-counter venison …
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
Wheezing? Raspy? Rattling noise? Panting more heavily and/or more loudly than usual? Pitch or volume changes to your dog’s bark? Oftentimes, we attribute these stridor and other sounds to old …
Should dogs or horses receive the rattlesnake vaccine?
Every so often this question crosses our desks, “Dear Dr. Dodds, My dog and I are spending a lot of time in the desert and I am concerned about snake …
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The Use and Abuse of Probiotics
Yes; I love probiotics! I consider them to be a functional superfood. As many of you know, probiotics are microorganisms, or “good” bacteria that provide beneficial effects to humans and …
Herpesvirus in Dogs and Fading Puppy Syndrome
It is estimated that at least 70% of the canine population is infected with the canine herpesvirus (CHV), which generally does not cause clinically significant illness. However, the mortality rate …
Overview of Thyroid Gland, Testing Protocols, and T4:FT4 Ratio
The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, which controls production of the body’s hormones. The thyroid is a delicate butterfly-shaped gland located in the upper third of the …
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