Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large, elongated gland that sits transversely behind the stomach. The pancreas is an amazing organ that performs two vital functions: Dogs of any age, sex, or breed, and occasionally cats, can get pancreatitis. Unfortunately, there is a poor understanding of the exact cause. However, there is often a parallel…
When your dog throws up once, you may or may not need to be concerned, depending on how your dog is feeling. If it keeps happening, though, you need to take action. Goldens are known for their hearty appetite. They are predisposed to serious health issues as a breed, but a weak stomach isn’t one of them. Stacey started regularly…
A symptom is what we see and what we want to address. Unfortunately, that leads to missing the point—getting to the bottom of the problem. There is a dialog from one of the episodes of House M.D. that has been on my mind lately. House: You wake up in the morning, your paint’s peeling, your curtains are gone, and the…
Can physical therapy help with pancreatitis, constipation, colitis, and many other digestive disorders your dog might face? Your veterinarian is the first point of contact for help with these issues. Any gastrointestinal disorders require evaluation by a primary care specialist for diagnosis instruction on proper nutrition, medication, and supplements Physical therapy is adjunctive care for internal disorders. However, it can…
If your dog has been diagnosed with pancreatitis, it may seem like you didn’t get straight answers to your questions. The disease can be confusing, and not just for owners but for the veterinarians who treat it as well. Pancreatitis can be no more serious than a mild “tummy ache,” or it can be a killer. It may be a…