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Canine Obesity
Most people have heard of the “obesity epidemic” in people. There is a parallel obesity epidemic in our canine companions. There are some metabolic conditions such as hypothyroidism and insulin resistance that can lead to obesity but, in general, it comes down to diet and exercise, or lack thereof. What ...
Canine Heart Worm Disease
Just the name heartworm disease sounds like a bad thing. Canine heartworm disease is caused by a parasite named Dirofilaria immitis that is spread from dog to dog by mosquitoes. Dogs that live in southern climates usually have a greater exposure to heartworms because mosquitoes may be present throughout the ...
Canine General Health Care
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM When most people think about health care in the dog they think about taking their pet to their veterinarian. The most important aspects of health care really begin at home. Nutrition is the basis of health. It is critical to feed ...
Canine Periodontal Disease
Canine periodontal disease is a subset of dental disease. Periodontal disease is the most common disease in dogs, cats and humans with over seventy percent of individuals experiencing it. Despite how common this disease is, it is often ignored and many dogs are in pain. It is often dismissed as ...
Canine Bladder Stones (Urolithiasis — also known as Urinary Stones)
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM Urolithiasis means calcified “stones” of varying sizes that form in the urinary tract – the kidneys, bladder or urethra. Bladder stones are the most common and can vary from a sand-like sediment to “stones” that can be over 2 inches in ...
