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 & [...]
@lil.msvioletjolene came to us for episodes of chronic intermittent vomiting, decreased appetite, & diarrhea. Some pets’s like Violet have a condition that’s difficult to diagnose without actually examining an internal organ or obtaining a biopsies or tissue samples. While this can be accomplished with surgery, endoscopy provides a less invasive alternative. We hope that this [...]
Lymphoma = the most common cancer in dogs & gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma is the most common form. Most dogs diagnosed with GI lymphoma are around the age of 9 to 13 years. The most common symptom of GI lymphoma is weight loss followed by decreased appetite, vomiting , & diarrhea. Abdominal ultrasound can be a [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
We put a RING on that LIVER SHUNT ! LIVER SHUNTS can be challenging to find & usually require a CT SCAN so for DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT ! Zipper’s reminds us how PETS get the BEST care when VETS work together ! A liver shunt is an abnormal connection between veins which bypass the liver. [...]
Nearly half the population makes at least one New Year’s resolution each year that vary from losing weight, to exercising more, to improving relationships, or stopping smoking. Most media statistics claim the majority of people are unsuccessful, but a recent large study showed around half of resolution-setters feel they accomplished their goal after one year. [...]
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) [...]
As your pet ages, they may slow down and may no longer enjoy their once-favorite activities, but senior pets can enjoy a good quality life (QOL) for years. By routinely assessing your senior pet’s QOL, providing appropriate accommodations, and providing them with regular screenings and preventive care at our Boca Midtowne Animal Hospital, you can [...]
