The Day The Heart Stood Still: Timber's Story

by  Krista Magnifico, DVMLast time I introduced you all to Ruger. I told you about the long difficult road it was to finally get him a diagnosis, and then the incredible struggle it was once we got it.In the end, Ruger died of malignant lymphoma two months after his first sign of illness. His story was agonizing to watch and heart breaking for his parents. Through it we became friends and allies in a war against the disease in Ruger's body....

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Adoption Monday: Jenny, Rottweiler: Erin, ON

Jenny is a friendly three-year-old Rottweiler who has captured the hearts of staff and volunteers at the shelter. Jenny knows basic commands and is good with other dogs. She is best suited to families with children over the age of 15. Jenny will be a wonderful addition and loyal companion to her new family.Jenny is house trained and up-to-date with routine shots. ***Upper Credit Humane Society helps hundreds of animals each year find...

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Anemia And Blood Transfusion

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Human-Dog Problem Tree - PART THIRTEEN

by Dino DoganThe Leadership FactorIf you’ve read the Human-Dog Problem Tree series, you might have noticed that my focus is on figuring out WHY aren’t humans following certain instructions we know we ought to follow. One such instruction is the focus on being a pack leader to your dog. While the word “leader” has a different meaning to different people, my focus will be on being a leader to one’s own self. After all, if we can’t be a leader to ourselves,...

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Veterinary Highlights: Analysis Of Dog Hair Reveals Hormonal Imbalance

Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is a common endocrinological disorder in dogs.It is estimated that one to two dogs our of a thousand/per year will get it.The symptoms are often written off as signs of normal aging and the diagnosis is complicated.Recent research at the Institute of Medical Biochemistry at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna has shown that glucocorticoids accumulate in the animals’ hair and that analysis of a dog’s...

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Symptoms To Watch For In Your Dog: Excessive Head Shaking

by Jana Rade You might have noticed that when talking about symptoms, sometimes a qualifying word is included, such as excessive panting, excessive drinking, excessive head shaking. That is because these are normal behaviors and whether or not there is a problem is a question of degree.Dogs will shake their heads in response to any irritation, such as pain, an itch, a tickle or a bug bite.If your dog is shaking their head persistently, you need to...

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Wordless Wednesday: Das Boot

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