The parathyroid glands are positioned on the thyroid glands. (Para is from the Greek meaning alongside). Both parathyroid glands are located at the front of a pet’s neck near the trachea just below the skin. The parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. They adjust the amounts entering […]
Copper Toxicosis occurs due to excess accumulating of copper in the liver, resulting in chronic hepatitus. If not treated properly , the affected dog can die because too much copper in the body may be toxic. Failure in excretion mechanism may result in accumulation of toxins such as copper in the liver . And this […]
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 […]
