Definition Obesity (the storage of excess fat) is usually caused by excessive food intake and insufficient exercise. Estimates show that 40% to 50% of dogs are overweight and 25% of dogs are obese. Dogs can develop many obesity-related health problems. By examining your dog, veterinarians … [Read more...]
Dog Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CCL) | Dog ACL Tear
Associated Terms: Cruciate Disease, Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament, ACL Injury, Torn Cranial Cruciate Ligament, Partial ACL Injury, Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, Tibial Tuberosity Advancement, Lateral Suture Stabilization, Meniscal Tear Overview: The cranial cruciate ligament … [Read more...]
Arthritis in dogs
Osteoarthritis is defined as a degenerative condition of the joints in which the normal cartilage cushion in the joint breaks down. Eventually, adjacent bones rub against each other, causing pain, decreased joint movement, and sometimes the formation of bone spurs and other changes around the joint. … [Read more...]
Hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is a genetic disorder in which dogs have a poor fitting hip joint. This ball and socket joint should fit together neatly, allowing dogs to move the legs freely and without pain. Because their bones do not fit properly, dogs with hip dysplasia are prone to develop arthritis and related … [Read more...]
Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs
This article originally appeared on PetMD. Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Dogs Gastrointestinal obstruction is defined as the partial or complete blockage of the flow of nutrients (solid or liquid) ingested into the body, and/or secretions from the stomach into and through the intestines. The … [Read more...]
New canine cancer study
A new study from the Morris Animal Foundation is seeking to uncover the causes of canine cancer and possible ways to beat the disease. The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, the first study in the Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Lifetime Health Project, is designed to better prevent, diagnose and … [Read more...]
Intervertebral disk disease
Intervertebral disks are the shock absorbers of the spine that sit between each bone or vertebrae in the spinal column. There are instances where these disks can rupture or bulge causing compression of the spinal cord. Chondrodystrophoid breed dogs (Dachshund, Pekinese, Beagle, Lhasa Apso, etc.) … [Read more...]
Holiday hazards: How to protect your pets
As you get ready to decorate your home for the festive season, remember that from a cat’s perspective, a holiday tree in the living room is deemed there for climbing and feline fun. And, whether it’s a real tree or an artificial one, your dog may consider it a conveniently placed indoor bathroom. … [Read more...]
Cat tongues are designed for cleaning and more
If you’ve ever taken a close look at a feline patient’s tongue, you may have noticed the tiny, sharp “spines” on its surface. There’s a good reason for that design, new findings suggests. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology concluded that a cat’s tongue is not only good at … [Read more...]
How to Add Years to Your Pet’s Life
Anyone who has ever had a dog or cat wishes just one thing — that he or she has a healthy and long life. Here are five tips that can help your pet do just that. Feed a high quality diet. Keep your pet lean. Take your pet to the veterinarian regularly. Keep your pet’s mouth clean. Do not allow … [Read more...]
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