Brachycephalic Syndrome is a group of upper airway abnormalities often seen in flat-faced dogs such as Pekingese, Pug, Bulldog, Boston Terrier and French Bulldog. It refers to the combination of elongated soft palate, stenotic nares, and everted laryngeal saccules, which are commonly seen in these breeds. It is an inherited disease which causes difficulty in […]
Myositis is the the inflammation of one or more muscles. In its many forms it can affect all living creatures. It can be difficult to diagnose and is painful and usually indicates an underlying illness. While there are different forms of myositis, the most common is masticatory myositis involving the muscles used for chewing. There […]
Here is a partial list of popular flowers, plants and trees toxic to dogs. For a more complete listing, please go to the ASPCA site online. Aloe Amaryllis Holly Family Yew All Fruit trees (leaves, bark, fruit seeds and pits) Lily Family Asparagus Fern Avocado Azalea Baby’s Breath Begonia Bird of Paradise Walnut Tree Boxwood […]
