Pyometra is an infection causing pus in the womb. This is a disease which affects dogs who have not been spayed. Surgery must be performed to remove the ovaries and womb as this infection will result in death if left untreated. Symptoms Drinking excessive quantities of water Urinating large amounts frequently Licking the vagina (at […]
Military working dogs serve and protect U.S. armed forces all over the world including Iraq and Afghanistan. The ASPCA informs us that currently these heroic, loyal dogs are considered “equipment” by the U.S. Department of Defense. This classification not only belittles their lifesaving contributions to our services, but also makes it very difficult to bring […]
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common ailments in dogs. It is caused by a deficiency of thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism is an auto-immune disease in which the body sees the thyroid gland as a foreign threat. The dog’s thyroid gland is divided into 2 lobes, butterfly shaped, which are on either side of the trachea […]
