Memories Of Jasmine: Camping

Jasmine loved her daily walks and hikes. Right from the start she taught me how important that was to her. So we did that, rain or shine. There was no excuse that would justify not going out.What could there have been that was better than walks?Camping!WITH walks, of course.When the bipeds started filling the kitchen with strange boxes and bags of all shapes and sizes, Jasmine was curious.“Watcha guys doing? Are we redecorating?”Then the truck got...

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Veterinarians Answer: Heartworm Disease And Prevention

Do you think your dog might be at risk of contracting heartworm disease? Do you think it's something to worry about or not so much? Is your dog on preventative or do you think they don't need one?I asked my veterinary friends.Question: Have you been seeing heartworm positive dogs in your area? Do you feel that dog owners underestimate the seriousness of the issue?***Yes, we do see heartworm positive dogs in our area. Some of them are rescues...

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Veterinary Highlights: Study To Relieve Chronic Pain In Dogs

A study targeting effective treatment of chronic pain in dogs involving a University of Colorado researcher and a Lafayette veterinarian is being expanded to include dogs with joint disease.The study employs gene therapy to normalize glial activity to stop neuropathic pain.Image Tumblr rGlial cells  are non-neural cells in the nervous system that provide support and electrical insulation between neurons. They also act as central nervous system...

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Why Does My Vet Want To Xray My Dog?

by Dr. Greg Magnusson, DVMThis post is going to be part science, part philosophy.Xrays are one of a veterinarians primary diagnostic tools. Side view of a dog’s knee looking for evidence of cruciate ligament ACL tearEspecially with general practice veterinarians, besides our hands, our eyes and our ears, we mostly have blood tests, urine tests, and xrays to guide our diagnostic and therapeutic plans.That’s why nine times out of ten, if you bring...

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Tackling The Veterinary Terminology: Prefixes (laryng-)

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.A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning by providing additional information. It usually indicates...

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Jake's Laryngeal Paralysis

by  Krista Magnifico, DVM Jake's mom showed up in tears. I had seen Jake a few months ago when they came charging into the clinic with Jake who was blue and suffocating. Jake is an older yellow Lab.Jake suffers from a disease called laryngeal paralysis. This is most commonly seen in Labrador Retrievers and I see it more commonly in older Labs. It is a terrible and heart breaking disease. It lurks in the dog until without warning that one...

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Adoption Monday: Paris, Labrador Retriever Mix: Deerfield, NH

Check out this adorable boy at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!Paris is 9 months old and ready for her family. Paris is gentle and lovable, easy going, and looking for adventures.Paris is a good friend to other  dogs and everyone she meets.Want more info on Paris? Call Mary's Dogs: 603.370.7750 or send along an email: marysdogsrescue@gmail.comReady to bring Paris home? Tell us about yourself and your interest in Paris in the adoption...

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Keeping Your Dog Save In The Summer

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Human-Dog Problem Tree - PART TEN

by Dino Dogan Let’s do a quick review of the last three posts which focused on the 2nd branch of Human-Dog Problem tree.The Nature of Modern Existence… and Dogs - Human BiologyThe Nature of Modern Existence… and Dogs – Human PsychologyTransitional Nature of Today's SocietyThe following highlights can be extrapolatedThere are two foundational principles affecting our relationship with dogs that are directly related to the conditions inherent in the...

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Veterinary Highlights: iPro Continuous Glucose Monitoring

The University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital now offers the iPro continuous glucose monitoring devices for their dog and cat patients. How cool is that?Monitoring glucose levels in a diabetic dog is ever so important.The whole treatment idea for a dog with diabetes the proper regulation of blood glucose levels. Either too much, or too little, is a bad news.How much insulin your dog should be getting cannot be simply calculated based on...

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Heals Diamond

by Donna AddyNo dog owner wants to bare the thought of their dog suffering with chronic pain…let alone having to witness their inability to walk because of it. Meet Diamond…she was in the chamber receiving his treatment when we took this photoThe owner of a happy and loveable Dachshund name Diamond, sadly observed Diamond’s pain consistently return which caused her significant trouble walking. Diamond was suffering with chronic arthritis and...

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