Diskospndylitis (discospondylitis, vertebral osteomyelitis), not to be confused with diskospondylosis which is a degeneration of the spinal column from any cause, is usually seen in middle-aged and older dogs and is the most common cause of back pain. While diskospondylitis (DS) is usually seen in large and giant male dogs, especially German Shepherd Dogs and […]
My very first pet, a cat we named Susie, was being abused by boys who were rolling him back and forth in a garbage can. My mother reprimanded the boys and took Susie home. We later discovered Susie was a boy, but the name stuck and he enjoyed a long loving life with us. Abuse […]
NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) have their place in the treatment of pain as long as some guidelines are followed. It’s important to be aware that when prescribed with other drugs such as corticosteroids, digoxin, furosamide, phenytoin, oral anticoagulants, other NSAIDS including aspirin, sulfonamides, phenobarbital and some cancer drugs, adverse reactions can occur. Always keep your veterinarian […]
