by Stefanie Menjivar | Mar 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Canine vertigo or vestibular disease refers to a sudden, non-progressive disturbance of balance. More common in older dogs, it’s often referred to as old dog vestibular syndrome and canine idiopathic vestibular syndrome. What, then, is the vestibular system? It’s the...
by Stefanie Menjivar | Feb 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are many causes of blindness in senior dogs including cataracts and cancer, untreated infections and glaucoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), and the most tragic of conditions, Suddenly Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS) with total blindness...
by Stefanie Menjivar | Jan 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
If your doggy’s breath seems less than fresh lately, there are various reasons behind it, the most common being periodontal disease. Halitosis in dogs may present for a variety of reasons. An inflammation of the tissues surrounding a dog’s teeth, it’s caused by the...
by Stefanie Menjivar | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Historically a disease of “middle-aged” dogs, hypothyroidism occurs when their thyroid glands no longer produce enough thyroid hormones. The two main causes of this condition are lymphocytic thyroiditis and idiopathic thyroid gland atrophy. The former is the most...
by Stefanie Menjivar | Nov 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
While not one of the most common conditions in dogs, glaucoma can ultimately lead to blindness. However, an early diagnosis coupled with the proper treatment affords concerned owners a fighting chance at saving their cherished canine companions’ sight. What then, IS...
by Stefanie Menjivar | Nov 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Psst! Spread the word. Now is the time. Time to brighten the darkening days of November. Time to warm the cooling nights of November. Time to think snuggles and slippers and cookies and cuddles. Want a hint? There’s nothing more satisfying, more contenting or more...
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