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. …
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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 …
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 …
OFA Licenses Health Screen for Brachycephalic Breeds Read More »
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. …
Naltrexone for Degenerative Myelopathy: A Peer Suggestion Read More »
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 …
A Guide to Heart Diseases in Dogs: Valves and Holes Read More »
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. …
Let’s pretend you are having a conversation with a friend and she says she had an embolism. This medical term refers to a foreign body like a blood clot, fat …
Slipped discs are typically caused by either intervertebral disc disease or its degeneration (IVDD). When we talk about it medically, it is a herniation of a disc or discs in …
Slipped Discs in Dogs: Prevention Measures and Alternative Treatment Options Read More »
During extreme weather, many of us companion dog parents anxiously watch our dogs defecate, so we can pick it up and run back into the house. In fact, many of …
Have you ever noticed these behaviors while your companion dog poops? Read More »
Our last blog post regarding osteoarthritis in dogs discussed causes and preventative measures with an emphasis on the multifactorial nature of the disease. Let’s say your companion dog is diagnosed …
Osteoarthritis in Dogs Part II: Treatment Options Read More »
