Hip Dysplasia occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint don’t fit properly. This malformation can cause pain and lameness, eventually becoming arthritic. There are several options available to help alleviate the problem. Pain killers and restricted exercise are two methods used. Another is removal of the head of the femur. Today, acupuncture […]
Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center has been conducting a study using Liposomal Clodronate, a biophosphonate for treating canine cancer. Immune cells called macrophages normally clear the body of debris, bacteria and foreign bodies. Recent studies suggest that these cells may play a role in promoting tumor growth and metastasis (spread) of cancer. Macrophages may […]
