Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a viral infection of cats, is nearly 100 percent fatal. Now, thanks to early results on a new clinical trial, there is hope. The Morris Animal Foundation recently reported that researchers at Kansas State University, Wichita State University, and the … [Read more...]
Radiation symptoms can predict pain in dogs
A technician’s hunch has led to a study that could help veterinarians predict and manage pain more effectively in dogs undergoing radiation therapy. A paper published in the May issue of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia says that skin acute radiation score (ARS) shows a correlation with the … [Read more...]
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy gene identified
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a neurodegenerative disease in dogs with similarities to ALS in humans. Previous research identified a gene mutation associated with the risk of developing the disease; however, not all dogs with the mutation became affected. A new study identifies … [Read more...]
8 Common Eye Problems in Dogs
A dog’s eyes perform a nearly miraculous function – converting reflected light into nerve impulses that the brain uses to form images of the world. To do this well, all the various parts of the eye must be healthy. Unfortunately, a number of diseases can disrupt the way a dog’s eyes function. … [Read more...]
Perineal Hernia
If your dog is straining to defecate it may be caused by an issue larger than constipation. A condition called perineal hernia can develop as a result of weakening of the muscles of the pelvic diaphragm. This is a hole or defect between the muscles near the anus and tail that can allow abdominal … [Read more...]