Addison’s Disease is caused by the adrenal gland not producing enough cortisol or aldosterone. It usually affects young to middle-age female dogs, but any dog can develop the disease. Addison’s is rare in cats. Addison’s is difficult to diagnose because symptoms mirror so many other diseases – fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle pain. The adrenal […]
Intervertibral Disk Disease is an abnormality of discs providing cushioning between vertebra. A disc is tough, fibrous connective tissue, cartilage. There are two types of Intervertibral Disc Disease (IVDD). Hansen Type 1 occurs when the connective tissue ruptures and the gel-like center pushes out through the opening affecting the spinal cord. This type may be […]
Researchers at Sydney, Australia’s Kolling Institute have developed and tested a vaccine on 30 dogs with advanced melanoma, bone cancer and liver cancer. So far the results have been positive, slowing the growth of the original tumors and helping to prevent others from occurring. Dr. Chris Weir, who developed the vaccine, used dogs because their […]
