Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, Fully Vetted, informs us that lately heartworm medications might not be as effective as necessary. The heartworm parasite is transmitted to dogs and cats through the bite of the mosquito. Cats have greater immunity against the heartworm parasite which prefers dogs. Dr. Khuly tells us that veterinarians recommend monthly […]
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 […]
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 […]
