Diseases
Knowing about dog disease could save your dog’s life.
HOPE FOR A DOG LUNG CANCER CURE
We now know that even people that don’t smoke can still get lung cancer and so can our dogs. There are many women who develop a particular type of breast cancer by the gene–HER2–, this same gene also appears to be the cause of lung cancer in many dogs, according to a new study of […]
KNOW THESE ESSENTIAL KIDNEY DISEASE FACTS AND KEEP YOUR DOG ALIVE
KIDNEY DISEASE FACTS AND THE STEPS TO TAKE AGE The sad fact is that the older your dog gets the greater the chances of getting kidney disease is. With most dogs it’s after the age of seven that kidney disease can start to develop. FOOD Always remember that if there is at least one thing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
BE AWARE OF THESE OLD DOG AILMENTS AND SAVE THEM FROM UNDO PAIN
UNDERSTANDING CANINE COGNITIVE DISORDER When we talk about canine cognitive disorder, another name would be Alzheimer’s disease because it’s very much like it. Even though the conditions are not identical, the effects are very similar. This disorder impacts dogs later in their life and usually comes on slowly and silently. The brain deteriorates with […]
If You See These Signs Of Kidney Disease With Your Dog, Take Quick Action
Knowing how to recognize the signs and symptoms of canine kidney disease which is a serious condition that can develop over time or appear suddenly without warning could save your pet’s life. Identifying the common signs and symptoms so you can call your vet for advice, you will need dog water, dog food and a […]
Your Dog Has Kidney Disease: What Can You Do?
MORE OPTIONS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT When a dog is diagnosed with acute renal disease hospitalization is required with quick administration of intravenous fluids at carefully managed, above-maintenance levels, to restore hydration and prompt urination. An indwelling urinary catheter can be inserted so that urine output can be quantified. When necessary, urine production can be […]