SSR or Sleeping Respiratory Rate is a valuable tool in assessing heart health in pets, particularly left side congestive heart failure (CHF). It is important to determine if CHF is present as medications are sometimes initially recommended for other cardiac diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, degenerative valve disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Measuring SSR is conducted […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Group: Sporting Height: 16-24 in. Weight: 30-50 lbs. Life span: 11-14 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older, gentle children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may see small animals as prey What is the origin of the Treeing Tennessee Brindle? This breed is descended […]
From Dr. Demian Dressler’s Dog Cancer News site. Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) is a pectin extracted from citrus fruit peels. Pectin is the thickening ingredient used in foods such as jams, jellies and pastries. The FDA regards pectin as a safe substance with low risks of bad reactions. When taken by mouth, little of the […]
