Hip Dysplasia occurs when there is a problem with the joining of the hip bone. The hip joint is a ball and socket and attaches the hind legs to the body of the dog. The ball is the femur head and the socket (acetabulum) is part of the pelvis. For ease of movement, the ball […]
Yeast is a naturally occurring spore-form of fungi. We humans and dogs have healthy amounts of yeast on our bodies when our immune system is functioning properly. When the immune system is not balanced and is underactive, problems with overgrown yeast can occur. Yeast infections seem to appear more often in warm weather. Medications are […]
Parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious disease. There are a number of different strains and it is a common infection in the United States. It affects the intestinal tract of the dog. Parvovirus is spread through contact with feces of an infected animal and can survive on many items in the home including dog dishes, […]
