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 […]
When dogs reach up and take a piece of food, they don’t think of it as stealing or getting away with something. It’s just natural for them to take food that smells good to them. Of course it’s not something we want to encourage and there are a number of ways to deal with the […]
2016 What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce and secrete enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is located in the mid-neck region near the voice box (larynx). In dogs, the thyroid gland is made up of two separate lobes that lie on either side of the windpipe (trachea). Thyroid hormones play […]
