What works for those dogs with chronic gastrointestinal diseases? - A nutritionist's perspective Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA  Dogs with chronic or chronic, intermittent gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are commonly encountered and these cases can be challenging for veterinary care provi...

Clinical presentation Feline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) is a cancer of the lining of the mouth. The most common age of diagnosis is 10-12 years of age. There is no known breed predilection. FOSCC most commonly looks like an area of deep ulceration (involving bone) or expansile mass...

After the death of a pet the aftercare options commonly considered include burial (if legally permissible in that municipality) and flame cremation. In this age of environmental care and concern there is an awareness about the contribution of greenhouse gases into our environment in association with...

  // Antimicrobial drugs are used to treat bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Accordingly, these types of drugs fall into one of 3 categories - antibiotics, antifungals, or antiviral medications. The emergence of drug-resistant infections (antimicrobial resistance) is a global he...

Dogs love to play fetch and tennis balls are commonly thrown by their owners. The problem?The fuzz on the ball (and the way that dogs chew on the ball) acts like a bench grinder. This can cause teeth to wear down rapidly.   The anterior teeth of this dog demonstrate "abrasion" - significa...

Determination of a dog's ability to see or the quality of its vision is not always straightforward. There are varying degrees of vision loss and many causes for reduced vision. Some causes may be apparent during the course of a cursory examination, and in other instances may require a detailed exam...

Infectious diseases? Cancer? Behavior problems? Which is a leading cause of death in dogs? Renowned author and veterinary behavior expert Dr. Nicholas Dodman explains some of the factors that can lead to behavior problems in dogs and the sad consequences.  

// //   Owners of pets with chronic or terminal illnesses commonly ask veterinary professionals - how will I know when it's time? Meaning, how will they know when it is time to consider humane euthanasia to end a pet's suffering?Most professionals are proficient in guiding and advising...