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Posted on December 7, 2015

Epilepsy Task Force

Far and away, epilepsy is the most common neurological disease affecting dogs and cats. Within the United States, it is estimated that approximately 780,000 dogs are diagnosed with this disorder every year (sorry, no numbers available for cats)…. Read More

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Posted on August 16, 2015

Ten Tips for Managing Your Senior Pet’s Medications

Has your tabby transitioned into his teens? Is the hair on your retriever’s muzzle now a lovely shade of gray? If so, it’s likely that some medical issues have accompanied your pet’s aging process. Examples include: Osteoarthritis Heart… Read More

Category: Important Questions to Ask You Vet, Speaking for Spot, Veterinary Office Visits, Medications, Pain Management, Veterinary Supplements, Supplements, Senior Dogs, Your Dog's Best Health, dog health care, Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Pharmacies Tags: pet medications, canine kidney failure, urinary incontinence in dogs, canine allergies, canine epilepsy, canine osteoarthritis, canine heart disease, canine diabetes, pet digestive issues, fline kidney failure, chronic ear infections in pets, glaucoma in pets, Cushing's disease in dogs, hypothyroidism in dogs, hyperthyroidism in cats, recurrent urinary tract infections in dogs

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Posted on September 8, 2014

Nutritional Management of Canine Epilepsy

Epilepsy is far and away the most common cause of seizures in dogs. While it is an inherited disease in some breeds, it can occur in dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes. Dogs with epilepsy typically experience… Read More

Category: Canine Diseases, Important Questions to Ask You Vet, Speaking for Spot, Veterinary Office Visits, Medications, Nutritional supplements for pets, Veterinary Specialists, Your Dog's Best Health, dog health care, Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM Tags: Dr. Nancy Kay, Nancy Kay DVM, Speaking for Spot, omega-3 fatty acids, DHA, Your Dog's Best Health, EPA, canine epilepsy, epilepsy in dogs, dietary management of epilepsy, seizure control, ketogenic diet, phenobarbital, potassium bromide, taurine

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