Just very briefly today, Jasmine's neck is in trouble again. It looks about the same as it did back in December. And again, no good idea how it happened. She was fine in the morning. Did nothing during the day other than hanging around. And around noon we're back in the ditch.I think it must be the way she throws her self up sometimes when getting up from sleep.There is nothing else we could think of. So we're back on the prednisone; so much for the stem cell treatment, which cannot be effectively done unless a dog is at least 45 days off steroids....
Thursday, 31 January 2013
What happens when you combine a football field, adoptable shelter puppies and toys? The Puppy Bowl! I am not a sports fan but who could resist the cutest sports event ever?Puppy bowl, the annual two hour overload of cuteness, is coming up live again this Sunday, February 3rd, on Animal Planet. Check out the adorable lineup.The Puppy Bowl has it all. Shelter puppies ready for adoption, the Most Valuable Pup award, a water bowl cam, slow...
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Remember the Spelling Bee? Big words are easier to tackle when you understand how they're put together. Veterinary terms are composed in the same way. Just like with other words, the main parts of a veterinary term are a prefix, a root, and a suffix. The difference is that they typically come more directly from Greek or Latin.The suffix is the bit that will tell you about what procedure, condition, disease or disorder you're dealing with. -blast...
Monday, 28 January 2013
Mandy was about nine and a half years old, about the same age as Jasmine. She was showing some signs of aging but overall seemed to have been doing well enough.German Shepherd Dogs are one of the breeds susceptible to developing hemangiosarcomaShe had fallen very ill during the Christmas holiday.She was very lethargic; didn't want to get up, didn't want to eat. She was drinking and urinating a lot and started having pee accidents at night.The first...
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Check out this adorable little girl at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!Leona is one of three special puppies who are heading to the snowy northeast...Only thing needed is a nice, warm, loving family for each of these little ones.What do you say? Are you in love yet?Leona's breed heritage is really an unknown. She's not a full Lab, by any stretch, and probably has several breeds in her lineage. So, not sure what her breed mix is? Pick two or three...
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Everybody is asking about coconut oil lately. We use it. Jasmine's acupuncture vet uses it for her dogs, and believes it's awesome.Coconut oil is a rich source of medium-chain triglycerides which are easily absorbed. They are believed to be beneficial for dogs with digestive disorders.Lauric acid in the coconut oil is believed to have antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties.Coconut oil is believed to be beneficial to dogs suffering...
Friday, 25 January 2013
by Leslie FisherTalley my seven-and-a-half year old English Lab. She is currently on one cup of life's abundance twice a day. She runs off leash at least four times a week in a field close to our house She also swims in a pond when the weather allows. Additionally, we play fetch in the front yard on a daily basis, combining down/wait then go find it with her frisbee or ball. We also go for walks on leash around the neighborhood for ongoing training....
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Regular wellness exams are crucial for early detection of deadly diseases such as diabetes or kidney failure. Young healthy dogs should get checked out at least annually, older dogs at least semi-annually. But there is still at least half a year in between.Urine contains all kinds of useful information, that's why your vet always wants to examine your dog's pee when you come for a regular check-up.Would checking more frequently help your peace of mind? Now there is a new urine home-test kit out there, which allows just that.The PawCheck urine strips...
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
by Susan E. Davis, PT Every joint in a dog’s body is designed for movement and has a “normal” amount of scope it moves through.This is termed as “Range of Motion”, or ROM, of a joint. There are documented values, measured in “degrees”, which are the standards optimal for each of the joints.Dogs function best when their ROM is within these normal values. However when illness, surgery or injury take place, the dog may be...
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Remember the Spelling Bee? Big words are easier to tackle when you understand how they're put together. Veterinary terms are composed in the same way. Just like with other words, the main parts of a veterinary term are a prefix, a root, and a suffix. The difference is that they typically come more directly from Greek or Latin.The suffix is the bit that will tell you about what procedure, condition, disease or disorder you're dealing with. -cyte...
Monday, 21 January 2013
As soon as Jasmine recovered from her disc injury(?), without any break to speak of, we were dealing with sudden severe front left leg lameness. The day it happened, she didn't want to put any weight on that leg at all. Her neck, and the rest of her, seemed fine.Was it a repeat of the situation from last May?It certainly looked like it. Back then it was diagnosed and treated as arthritis flare-up. All the indicators looked the same. But in the light...
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Check out this wonderful boy at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!Buddy is a year old Lab mix; a strong, nice dog who has what it takes to be a loyal, doting companion to a new family. He can be a great hiking dog. He can be your running partner. He can be a good jump-in-the-back-seat-take-me-everywhere-dog.Buddy is looking for his new best friend. Just you wait and see! Now lookit. He's going to need some exercise. So if you're looking...
Saturday, 19 January 2013
*** Dr. Becker is the resident proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian of HealthyPets.Mercola.com. You can learn holistic ways of preventing illness in your pets by subscribing to MercolaHealthyPets.com, an online resource for animal lovers. For more pet care tips, subscribe for FREE to Mercola Healthy Pet Newsletter. ...
Friday, 18 January 2013
By Barbara Kelly and Dr. Jonathan Mitelman, DVMBilly is showing off his rediscovered waistlineBarbara: Billy WAS FAT.In human terms, I would never describe anyone in such an insensitive manner. But saying the words out loud removed the sense of denial, and brought the reality of Billy's situation home. As a large standard dachshund, his maximum weight should be around 30 pounds, with good body conditioning.In August of 2009, Billy tipped the scales...
Thursday, 17 January 2013
OK, cryosurgery in veterinary medicine isn't exactly new. Dr. Goldstein talks about using cryosurgery on cancerous growths in The Nature of Animal Healing, which he wrote in 1999. We were offered a choice of laser or cryosurgery for Jasmine's trichiasis over five years ago now.Liquid air has been used to treat skin conditions for more than 100 years.The idea might be old, but the technology is evolving. Cryosurgery is a virtually painless, and bloodless procedure.The modern cryosurgery technology uses high pressure liquid nitrous oxide, delivered...
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