The thought of a dog choking on a bone, toy or any foreign object is a concern for many pet owners. How do you determine which products pose less of a choking risk than others? The answer is simple – you have to make sensible decisions knowing your dog, and his chewing habits. Know…
What exactly is a hot spot? In simple terms, a hot spot is a localized skin lesion caused by many things: licking, scratching and biting of the skin, swimming, stress and anxiety, allergies - the list goes on. These areas of inflamed skin may vary greatly in terms of their size, shape and severity – it all depends…
Here is everything you need to know about Cushing’s Disease in 60 seconds or less. What is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s (also known as hyperadrenocorticism) is a disorder caused by excessive production of cortisol by the adrenal cortex. How does this happen? - taking glucocorticoid (steroid hormone) drugs - tumors that produce cortisol Systems Affected Cushing’s is a multisystemic disorder….
Here is everything you need to know about Canine Distemper in 60 seconds or less. What is Canine Distemper? A viral disease (similar to measles), transmitted via bodily fluids (nasal and ocular secretions), feces, and urine. Distemper can also spread through food and water used by an infected animal. Systems Affected Respiratory, central nervous system, gastrointestinal, optic nerve, and urogenital…
Here is everything you need to know about Sarcoptic Mange in 60 seconds or less. What is Sarcoptic Mange? A nonseasonal, highly contagious skin disease caused by parasitic mites. What does that mean? Mites burrow into the skin and produce a hypersensitivity reaction in sensitized dogs. Signs & Symptoms Skin irritations with crusting, usually appearing first on…
Loving pet owners will do anything in their power to protect their pets, ensuring their fur-babies live long and healthy lives. It all starts with educating oneself. Here are four excellent books worth reading that will help you along the way. Food Pets Die For by Ann Martin Food Pets Die for: Shocking Facts About…
Let’s not waste any time, here is everything you need to know about Canine Parvovirus in 60 seconds or less. Canine Parvovirus (CPV) What is it? CPV causes a systemic illness with primarily gastrointestinal and immunologic effects. Systems Affected? Gastrointestinal, Immune, Behavioural, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Respiratory, Renal. Who is at greatest risk? Puppies between 6 weeks…
What is Rabies? – A severe, invariably fatal viral infection (polio encephalitis) of warm-blooded animals, including humans How is it transmitted? – Through a wound (bite) or via mucous membranes – The virus replicates, and eventually spreads to the central nervous system Systems affected – Nervous – Salivary glands contain large quantities of infectious virus…
This is a new segment I’ve been wanting to do for a while now – taking various medical and health conditions in pets and breaking them down to the bare bones. All you’re going to see here are facts, no excessive wordiness, no BS. So as promised, everything you need to know about Colitis &…
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