De-bunking surgery myths to help you feel more at ease at the thought of your animal companion going under the knife. When Barb discovered a lump on her golden retriever’s side, it took her a while to bring it to the veterinarian’s attention. Why? “I was scared,” she...
A thorough understanding of heartworm disease will help you protect your dog and understand the signs, symptoms, and treatment options. If you have a dog, you already know something about heartworm disease. But there are several misunderstandings surrounding this...
Choline is a versatile supplement that offers many benefits. Among other things, it can help treat and even prevent “doggy dementia”. As we age, our brains often don’t function as well as they did when we were younger. The same is true of dogs. While aging is normal,...
Does your dog need an MRI? How and when it is a good idea to have a magnetic resonance imaging procedure to help diagnose your dog. Shelley’s vet suspected her dog might have a brain tumor and suggested an MRI to determine if that was indeed the case. “I asked him to...
Green tea isn’t just an enjoyable beverage. In supplement form, it offers a variety of impressive health qualities your canine companion can benefit from. What could be more comforting than a nice cup of tea? Both green tea and black tea (Camilla Sinensis) is enjoyed...
Does your dog have diabetes? Don’t panic. This common disease doesn’t have to be fatal, and in most cases can be easily and effectively treated. Katya was devastated when her veterinarian broke the news that her seven-year-old poodle had diabetes. “Maddie had always...
