July 2019

WHAT IS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE IN DOGS

[soc_one_third] content [/soc_one_third] [soc_one_third ] content [/soc_one_third] [soc_one_third class=’last’] content [/soc_one_third] Antimicrobial (Antibiotic) Resistance in Dogs occurs when disease-causing bacteria develop the ability to resist the antimicrobial (antibiotic) drugs designed to kill them.   Antimicrobial resistance is increasing to certain disease-causing bacteria that are important in canine health.  This is leading to:• Infections that are […]

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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR PET IN A MATURAL EMERGANCY

SAVING YOUR DOG IN AN EMERGENCY, HERE’S WHAT TO DO

WHEN MOTHER NATURE STRIKES,  HOW TO SAVE YOUR PETS Pet Safety in Emergencies Emergencies come in many forms: fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, violent storms and even terrorism. In the event of extreme weather or a disaster, would you know what to do to protect your pet? Be prepared: make a plan and prepare a […]

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SAVE YOUR DOG FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE BY KNOWING THE FACTS

  MORE ON DOG KIDNEY DISEASE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW We now know that kidney disease is more common as a dog ages,  but did you know that 1 in 10 dogs will develop kidney disease in its lifetime.   The more we know and understand about the disease the better chance you dog has […]

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YOUR DOG CAN LIVE A PAIN FREE LIFE

Regenerative Medicine for Canine Cartilage Disorders 06/03/2019 Author: Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT Musculoskeletal disease is a common concern for working and performance dogs, as well as all aging dogs. The relatively new field of regenerative medicine offers exciting treatment options for these patients. By using the body’s own cells and proteins to promote healing, […]

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THE EFFECTS OF A DISEASE INFECTED TICK BITE ON YOUR DOG

The specific disease is Borrelia Burgdorferi or more commonly called Lyme disease.   The two tick species that transmit the disease are lxodes scapularis,  and the blacklegged tick or deer tick.   Dogs commonly don’t show signs of the illness until two to six months after being bitten,  an infected tick can transmit Lyme disease after only […]

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HERE ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DIFFERENT BREEDS THAT MAKE UP YOUR DOG

SOME SPECIALTY DOGS THE BULLDOG The origin of the Bulldog is closely associated with the Mastiff;  the facts are that originally he was a smaller variety that was used for bull baiting,  the larger variety was used to battle the bear. The first mention of a Bulldog occurs in 1631 or 1632 in a letter […]

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SIGNS OF LIVER DISEASE IN YOUR DOG

Liver Disease in Dog by Jessica Vogelsang, DVM   Ask anyone to name the vital organs of the dog and you’ll get the usual: kidney, heart, lungs, brain, but for some reason people keep forgetting the liver. It may not look like much—a large, muddy brown-colored wedge of tissue sitting motionless in the abdomen—but don’t […]

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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DOG HAS BONE PROBLEMS

ORTHOPEDIC CARE FOR DOGS THE CONDITIONS Fractures A fracture is a broken bone.   The proper care calls for splinting,  casting or bracing for bone alignment,  then protect the area and allow for healing.   Improper initial management of fractures can lead to significant long-term disability and,  potentially,  mortality. Joint Contracture Joint contracture is characterized by chronic […]

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ALERT ON CERTAIN DOG BRANDS

In Update, FDA Shares Dog Food Brands Possibly Linked to Particular Type of Heart Disease by Andrea HuspeniJune 27, 2019 Acana, Blue Buffalo and Taste of the Wild are all named as some of the dog food brands most commonly reported when a canine has been diagnosed with a certain form of heart disease, according […]

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