Many of us are unfortunately all too well aware that cancer is a killer, but did you know it's the leading cause of death in dogs ages ten and older? From risks to costs to decisions we're never prepared to make, helping our dogs with cancer leaves many of us lost and confused. But we want you to know that...
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What is Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs? Degenerative myelopathy, or DM, is a debilitating disease impacting the spinal cord or nerves that vets commonly compare to ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, in people. A good first place to understand what you're dealing with if your dog is diagnosed with DM is to understand what the name means. Degenerative refers to the...
As most veterinary professionals know, the health of a patient is more than the sum of its various parts and systems. Besides absence of illness or injury, a pet’s well-being encompasses lifestyle, nutrition, behavior and exercise. Nobody understands this like veterinarians who take an integrative approach to patient care. Treatments and services such as acupuncture, phototherapy, nutraceuticals and rehabilitation are...
Cartilage covers the end of bones. It is a smooth surface designed to enable gliding of two points (ends of bones) over each other. In osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease) it is the damage to the cartilage which impinges on the joint function. When the two bones can no longer slide over each other, there is pain....
CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures? Veterinarians prescribe all kinds of treatments for their patients, from medications (both on and off label) to supplements to devices and more. As practitioners and consumers, we put a certain amount of trust...
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