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Hedgehog Heart Disease

Heart disease, particularly cardiomyopathy, is common in African pygmy hedgehogs. It is often undetected simply because it is not diagnosed until it’s too late. While there are different types of cardiomyopathy, the most common form in hedgehogs is dilated cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs when the heart muscle stretches and becomes weak, lowering the ability of […]
Pet Health

New Tools for Titering

With over-vaccination in the news and guidelines for vaccination seeming to change constantly, what is a pet parent to do. We have been using titer testing to determine the amount of protection our pets have from vaccinable diseases. But they have proved to be very expensive, particularly if you have multiple pets. Enter VacciCheck Antibody […]
Diets

Diets for Pets with Liver Disease

Dogs with liver disease need a diet which provides sufficient nutrition as well as limiting further damage, supporting liver cell regeneration and preventing other complications. A diet for a dog with liver disease must contain a normal amount of high-quality protein. Vets recommend mixing animal based and plant proteins. Generally, it is best to avoid […]