The Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine recently published a small companion animal caregiver survey study from the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (UCD) about potential dietary changes …
Review: Changes in diet and supplement use in dogs with cancer Read More »
While many of us realize the sad but grim reality that our companion pets will more than likely die before us, we need to consider the possibility that we may …
Estate and Trust Planning with Your Companion Pets in Mind Read More »
Chronic enteropathy (CE) in dogs is characterized by chronic vomiting and diarrhea, along with other signs such as loss of appetite, weight loss and other clinical symptoms. While these signs …
Chronic Enteropathy in Dogs: A Review & Interesting Research Read More »
Companion pet funerary and memorial planning is a stressful subject that many of us do not want to face. Oftentimes, a companion pet death occurs suddenly, tragically and without warning. …
George Moore and colleagues at Purdue University studied the number of adverse events associated with canine vaccines within 3 days of administration in 2005 that spanned a 2-year time period. …
Adverse Events Associated with Canine Vaccines 2023 Study Read More »
As a veterinarian with nearly 60 years of experience, I have witnessed the painful and deadly effects of heartworm disease in dogs. While many of my integrative colleagues are skeptical …
A couple months ago, we discussed heart diseases in dogs that involved valves or holes. Indeed, 75% of all heart disease diagnoses in dogs involve a degenerative valve disorder. Dilated …
Common Heart Diseases in Dogs Part II: Sac and Muscle Read More »
Every summer we seem to discuss some environmental anomaly whether it is bugs or the weather. Unfortunately, these anomalies such as cyanotoxins in water are no longer anomalies but are …
Summer of 2023 Dangers: Protect Your Companion Pets Read More »
Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) is caused by a reaction to environmental or seasonal inhalant or contact allergens – such as pollen, grass, mold, etc. – in genetically predisposed dogs. Many …
Vitamin D3 Supplementation for Canine Atopic Dermatitis Read More »
Hemopet’s last post about Addison’s Disease in dogs (hypoadrenocorticism; HA) reviewed the disease and its genetics. This post will review traditional screening methods and newer diagnostics that are becoming available. …
Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Testing and Treatment Read More »
