Here are some of the elements in a dog’s blood test that may help you better understand what the results mean. ALT (Alkaline Phosphatase) – Levels may be elevated when liver is irritated or damaged. Albumin – Decrease in levels, look for starvation, parasites, chronic liver disease, enteritis, pancreatitis, blood loss,, glomerulonephritis, poor sources of […]
An Eosinophil is a type of white blood cell that responds to allergic reactions or parasites. A granuloma is a solid lump of inflammatory cells. There are 3 different skin conditions called Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex, not all of which are granulomas or contain eosinophils. EGC is rare in dogs and more commonly seen in cats […]
Advanced Animal Nutrition has recalled the following dog foods due to higher than acceptable levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product. The FDA has set guidelines for safe amounts in foods for human and animal consumption. Dog Power Adult Maintenance Formula 21-12 50 lb. bags Dog Power Hunters Formula 27-14 50 lb. […]
