High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) occurs when blood pressure in blood vessels is higher than normal. Dogs and cats can suffer from hypertension just like humans. Chronic kidney problems, renal failure, diabetes, heart disease, neurological problems, are among the causes that can lead to hypertension in pets. You can ask your veterinarian to check your pet’s […]
Information from Ohio State University for treating Intervertebral Disc Disease and Wobbler’s Disease. Evaluation of Novel Spinal and Orthopedic Devices in the Dog Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinical function and evidence of bone healing after implantation of two new devices developed specifically for the dog. Background In this study, we […]
Laminitis is a very painful, debilitating condition. It occurs when the Laminae ( a layer of keratinized epidermal and dermal tissue) which connects the hoof wall to the coffin bone separates. Laminitis can cause structural changes in the horse’s hoof resulting in lameness. Untreated, the coffin bone may eventually puncture the sole of the hoof […]
