Category: Your Dog’s Best Health
Posted on February 22, 2015
Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs
Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common cancerous condition affecting the urinary tract of dogs. Scottish Terriers top the list in terms of breed predisposition. What is TCC? TCC is a malignant tumor that most commonly grows… Read More
Posted on February 1, 2015
Is Zeuterin a Good Choice For Your Dog?
I recently filled you in on my experience learning to use Zeuterin, a zinc/arginine solution used to nonsurgically neuter male dogs. Now, I’d like to enhance your understanding of the differences between surgical neutering and Zeutering. Comparison of… Read More
Posted on January 25, 2015
Zeuterin: Chemical Sterilization of Male Dogs
I first wrote about Zeuterin, a product used to chemically sterilize male dogs, a couple of years ago. At the time, Zeuterin was still undergoing studies for FDA approval. Ark Sciences, the manufacturer of Zeuterin, received that… Read More
Posted on January 18, 2015
Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
Pay close attention all of you Miniature Schnauzer lovers! The breed you fancy is prone to a heart condition called Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS). The sinus involved is not within the respiratory tract. Rather, it is a structure… Read More
Posted on January 11, 2015
New Hope for Paraplegic Dogs
There are many causes of paraplegia or hind end paralysis in dogs. Far and away, the most common cause is intervertebral disc disease (aka, slipped disc or herniated disc). Dachshunds are the “poster dogs” for this disease. Surgery… Read More
Posted on December 28, 2014
The Miracle of My Physiology
When a health issue arises, whether for our pets or us, it is normal to focus primarily on the body part that isn’t working well. During such times, taking a moment to think about our normal physiology (all… Read More
Posted on December 21, 2014
Pet Piercing and Tattooing Banned in New York
A 2011 story about a woman selling kittens with body piercings (referred to in the ad as “gothic kittens”), got animal advocate Linda Rosenthal all stirred up. So stirred up, in fact that this New York Assemblywoman authored… Read More
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