Saving Pit Bulls, one wet nose at a time
Blindness in Senior Dogs
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...
Halitosis in Dogs
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...
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
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...
Glaucoma in Dogs
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...
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
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...