Hypothyroidism = most common hormonal disorder in dogs. It occurs when the thyroid glands, located in the neck, are unable to produce enough thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone helps regulate & control normal bodily processes & your dog’s metabolism. In simple terms, the thyroid controls how fast or slow the body functions. When a dog’s thyroid [...]
Archie suddenly lost the use of his back legs & began to wheelbarrow on his front legs Watch how Archie responded to therapy for his painful condition known as IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) A dog’s spine, much like ours, is an amazing work of natural engineering! Every movement is dependent upon the structural alignment & [...]
Ricky’s puppy revealed hair loss & a skin infection Demodex are parasitic mange mites that cause a skin condition called demodicosis. These microscopic monsters live in your dog’s hair follicles & oil glands ! With localized demodicosis, symptoms are usually mild & affect a dog’s face, trunk, or legs. You may notice thinning hair, scaly [...]
Sam ruptured his ACL (cranial cruciate ligament) which is PAINFUL We CONFIRMED his DIAGNOSIS & VISUALIZED his PAIN with PAIN TRACE, an amazing new technology that helps us identify PET PAIN The SOLUTION to Sam’s PAIN = TPLO SURGERY Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Nocita Injection A mild Sedative = Thorough Vet Sam had [...]
KENNEL COUGH (Infectious Tracheobronchitis) is a canine respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica & canine parainfluenza virus. These pathogens attack the cilia lining the respiratory tract & cause inflammation of the upper airway. This leads to irritation of the airways & a dry cough. It also makes your dog more susceptible to a secondary infection. [...]
Missing teeth are common in smooshed faced dog, especially in smaller patients. It is important to obtain dental teeth X-rays in areas where teeth are missing to rule out unerupted teeth associated with Dentigerous cysts. Dentigerous cysts are fluid filled lesions associated with unerupted teeth. The most commonly affected teeth in the dog are the [...]
Let’s OPEN the AIRWAYS in these FLAT FACED DOGS ! Imagine STRUGGLING to BREATHE on a DAILY BASIS ! Dr. Boazman explains that those adorable SMUSHED faced (Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, & Boxers) all have something in common: they are BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS These breeds possess the flat face, pushed-up nose, narrow nostrils, & large eyes. [...]
It’s time to get AHEAD of the CANCER curve in PETS ! WHEN should PET PARENTS start CANCER SCREENING ? Go to CANCERSAFE.PETDX.COM for a SIMPLE ONLINE CANCER SAFE TOOL ! Did you know we can DETECT CANCER in your DOG with a SIMPLE BLOOD TEST ? OncoK9 is a first-in-class multi-cancer early detection (MCED) [...]
A Poodle Princess was suffering from an impacted anal gland & Dr.Boazman shares the common signs/symptoms of this condition! You may not think that your dog is a predator, but at heart he/she is. And like all predators, your dog has anal sacs (anal glands) located on both sides & below the anus. They produce [...]
