There are essentially three ways that you can help prevent your dog from getting diabetes. This disease is one that you want your dog to avoid so that he lives as long and healthy as possible. And although it’s rare, there are many dogs whose diabetes go into remission just by having their diet, supplementation, […]
Canine Hip Dysplasia: Unexplained Canine Hip Dysplasia Occurrences
It is believed that canine hip dysplasia has increased since large breeds of dogs evolved into companion dogs from the hunting or guard functions for which they were bred and kept for in the past. One piece of evidence is the way breeders had selectively bred aggressiveness out, and tamed the dog down, so as […]
Canine Hip Dysplasia: The Connection Between Hip Dysplasia In Dogs & Arthritis In Humans
Canine hip dysplasia is a developmental malformation of the hip joint in dogs. The same condition was recognized in humans by Hippocrates in the year 370 B.C. In the past six decades, a lot of money, effort, and time have been used in the study and research of canine hip dysplasia. This calls for all […]
Canine Hip Dysplasia: The Cause Is Still A Mystery To Veterinarians
In the early seventies, many young dogs were put to sleep after being diagnosed with hip dysplasia. It was practical choice in the old days and dog owners would agree with the decision from the veterinarian due to the understanding that “the dog would be crippled in time, for the rest of his life, or […]
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Part 2): Treatment & Prevention
One of the most difficult tasks facing a veterinarian is how to manage hip dysplasia. There are several modes of therapy available, but only the most commonly accepted techniques will be discussed. 1. Maintenance: This is non-surgical management and consists of rest and restricted exercise, pain relievers, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Its best use is in […]
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Part 1)
The growing popularity of larger breeds of dogs has brought with it a threat of a crippling disease of the hip joints known as hip dysplasia. This disease was first described in the United States back in the 1930s. Research has produced abundant information on hip dysplasia, but many questions still remain unanswered. It is […]
Canine Cardiac Disease – How Common Heart Murmurs In Dogs Could Be The Result Of CCD
If your dog gets diagnosed with a common heart murmur problem, it may be a sign of canine cardiac disease. According to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, a heart murmur results from blood flow running through the heart that is abnormal. Some heart murmurs are perfectly normal while others, similar to those heard […]
Canine Cancer Treatment: Find The Best Caner Center In The World
If your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, consider contacting one of the largest and distinguished cancer treatment centers in the world – the Angel Care Cancer Center, with their main hospital located in Carlsbad, California. In the field of veterinary oncology, this cancer center offers capabilities in diagnostic and therapeutic areas that, in many […]
Amputation Of A Limb – When Your Dog Must Have A Limb Removed
Just recently my wife and I adopted a brand-new dog from the local rescue shelter. It is a mixed breed, the exact type unknown, but all we knew is that this lovable canine needed a good family with lots of love and affection. He was friendly and without a trace of aggression. However, there is […]
