Lymphoplasmacytic Rhinitis (LPR) is the most common inflammatory disease in dogs. With LPR, the mucosal lining of the nasal passages become inflamed. Diagnosis is difficult as this is an idiopathic (of unknown origin) disease. Its causes can be varied and may include airborne allergens, nasal irritation through viral or bacterial infections, fungal irritants, immune-mediated, tumors […]
Here’s Scitzo’s story as told by Cheryl: Scitzo was first diagnosed with lymphoma and started chemotherapy 2/13/08. She has officially been in remission since 2/20/08. Her onset was different than the “normal” symptoms, hers presented with a red eye for a few weeks before the appearance of any enlarged lymph nodes. When the lymph nodes […]
News from the ASPCA on the upcoming vote on the Agriculture Appropriations bill. Dear Animal Advocates, Great news! Congress is busy setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2013, and on June 19, Rep. Jim Moran’s amendment to block use of taxpayer dollars for horse slaughter inspections was approved by the House Appropriations Committee! This […]
