April 2020
DON’T LET CDS RUIN YOUR DOGS LIFE
CDS CANINE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOG MENTALLY SHARP Don’t let canine cognitive dysfunction prevent your dog from having a mentally and physically healthy life. Proper diet and exercise can help prevent cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in dogs so you won’t have to watch them decline mentally and physically as they age. There […]
WHY THERE ARE SO MANY VARIATIONS OF DOGS
THE GENETICS OF DOGS Some domestic dog breeds are characterized by an unrivaled diversity of morphologic traits and breed-associated behaviors resulting from human selective pressures. To identify the genetic underpinnings of such traits, we analyzed 722 canine whole genome sequences (WGS), documenting over 91 million single nucleotide and small indels, creating a large catalog of […]
BE AWARE THAT DOGS CAN GET EPILEPSY
CANINE EPILEPSY Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurologic disorder of dogs and manifests as focal or generalized seizure activity. Affected dogs may also exhibit other behavioral problems (ADHD-like including anxiety, aggression, poor trainability). The condition can develop due to a genetic predisposition for the disease or secondarily in association with other problems […]
WHAT IS MRSP AND HOW TO TREAT IT IN DOGS
The Veterinary Expert| Pet Health The veterinary expert provides information about important conditions of dogs and cats such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, cruciate disease, diabetes, epilepsy and fits. Home MRSP by expert Jon Hardy on March 6, 2015 category Skin problems The Canine ‘Superbug’ Bacterial infections are amongst the top MRSP can be thought […]
USING ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE TO TREAT DOG KIDNEY DYSFUNCTION
Aluminum Hydroxide, An Over-The-Counter Medication For Kidney Disease Just What is Aluminum Hydroxide? ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (brand names: Alternagel, Amphojel) is an over-the-counter oral antacid and phosphate binder, more commonly used to treat high phosphate levels secondary to kidney dysfunction. It can also be used to reduce stomach acid production. Its use in cats, dogs, […]
MORE ABOUT CANINE KIDNEY DISEASE
What Do Kidneys Do? One of a the major functions in the body’s filtration system, your pet’s kidneys provides a major function in removing toxins in the bloodstream and eliminating them through the urine. The kidneys control the water, salt, and mineral levels in the body and help with calcium absorption. They also produce a […]
DOG QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS
Do you prefer pet food or making food for your pet? What does your pet like least about you? Do you prefer pet food or making food for your pet? Why do people need pets? Does your pet ever sleep with you? Have you grown up with pets, […]
Using Dogs In The War Against Coronavirus
Dogs are being trained to sniff out coronavirus By Chris Smith, BGR March 30, 2020 | 9:47am Enlarge Image iStockphoto Originally Published by: Scientists identify new coronaviruses in animals smuggled into China Children aren’t immune to coronavirus – everything you need to know Fascinating video shows exactly how the coronavirus kills you Extensive testing for […]