Osteoarthritis – also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD) – is the most common arthritic condition in dogs, afflicting approximately 20% of dogs. Of course, those are the dogs diagnosed, …
Osteoarthritis in Dogs Part I: Causes, Signs, Prevention & Diagnosis Read More »
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a degenerative disease of the white matter of the spinal cord in dogs, and was first described in 1973. DM is equivalent to some forms of …
Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Symptoms & Treatment Options Read More »
A 2022 study was published regarding how often and how companion pet parents are cleaning their pets’ bowls. This got us wondering: are there any surveys about the frequency of …
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 »
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 »
Are you allergic to companion cats? If you are similar to the other 95% of cat allergy sufferers, you are more than likely to be allergic to the Fel d …
Many of us who have two or more companion dogs will notice behavioral changes that we perceive as grief-related if one of the pets is very ill or dies. As …
Behavioral Effects of a Companion Dog Loss on a Cohabiting Companion Dog Read More »
You may have noticed recently that Hemopet introduced BioBlend Super 6 for companion dogs by W. Jean Dodds. Are you wondering more about it? First, let’s give you some history …
Please visit “Breeding Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats, Part 1”to read the first portion of this article. Ethical Issues Controversy has surrounded the popularity of brachycephalic breeds for some time and …
The current worldwide popularity of different dog and cat breeds is influenced not only by personal or family preferences but also by media exposure online and in films, television, and …
