Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
Platelet Rich Plasma therapy has been used for humans and horses for some time. It is now an available therapy for smaller pets, dogs and cats. PRP, an alternative to and sometimes used in conjunction with, stem cell therapy is a much more reasonably priced therapy, making it easier on the pockets of many people […]
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, behind only the Kentucky Derby. The first show was held in 1877, with a portion of the proceeds going to the ASPCA to establish a home for stray and disabled animals. It was conceived as a show primarily for gun dogs by […]
