My Dog's Symptoms : Page 165 of 176 : Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.

Canine Diagnosis Confusion: Suki Doesn’t Have A Tumor And She Doesn’t Have Cushing’s—Suki’s Story

When we receive a serious diagnosis for ourselves or a family member, we look for a second opinion or visit a specialist. We want to get as much information as we can before pursuing treatment. Why are we hesitant to do the same for our fur babies, especially since they can’t speak for themselves? Thank you, Stacey Snyder, for sharing…

by Jana Rade

Spinal Injuries and Nose Cells: Walking Again After Nose Cells Transplant?

Spinal cord injuries are one of the most horrifying injuries your dog can sustain. Nobody want’s to see their dog paralyzed and in pain. Prognosis depends on the severity of the injury. There is a surgical treatment which can help. But what if there is a better way? A pioneering new treatment, developed at the University of Cambridge, is allowing…

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Biggest Breakthroughs in Veterinary Medicine: Veterinarians Answer

Are you curious about what veterinarians consider the biggest breakthrough in veterinary medicine? I broke the question into two parts for them to answer what they consider the biggest breakthrough: of all times in the last decade Are you ready to find out? Dr. Daniel Beatty, DVMDog KineticsDr. Dan on Facebookand Twitter I believe that the biggest breakthrough in veterinary…

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Open Lipped Schizencephaly In Dogs: Cletus Does Not Have Epilepsy

Is Cletus really the only dog to ever suffer from open lipped schizencephaly? Or are there other dogs who are not diagnosed? My name is Douglas Silber and I am the proud owner of Cletus the Bloodhound, a 2-year-old Bloodhound mix who has the first reported case of open lipped schizencephaly in a canine. Cletus’ story I adopted Cletus when…

by Jana Rade

Canine Total Knee Replacement: Veterinary Highlights

A total knee replacement is an invasive surgery that comes with serious risks. It can, however, be a life-saving procedure for dogs with a bad knee that doesn’t respond to other treatments. Do keep in mind there is the potential for serious complications including: ligament damage joint dislocation prostheses issues implant infections Further information: Total Knee Replacement Surgery It is…

by Jana Rade

Jana Rade

I am a graphic designer by day, dog health advocate, dog writer, member of the Dog Writers Association of America, and an award-winning author in my spare time. Jasmine, the Rottweiler of my life, was the largest female from her litter. We thought we were getting a healthy dog. Getting a puppy from a backyard breeder was our first mistake. Endless veterinary visits without a diagnosis or useful treatment later, I realized that I had to take Jasmine's health care into my own hands. I learned the hard way that simply seeing a vet is not always enough. There is more to finding a good vet than finding the closest clinic down the street. And, sadly, there is more to advocating for your dog's health than visiting a veterinarian. It should be enough, but it often is not. With Jasmine, it took five years to finally get a diagnosis for her initial issue. Unfortunately, other problems had snowballed for that in the meantime. Jasmine's health challenges became a crash course in understanding dog health issues and how to go about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. I had to learn, and I had to learn fast. Helping others through my challenges and experience has become my mission and Jasmine's legacy. I now try to help people recognize and understand signs of illness in their dogs, how to work with their veterinarian, and when to seek a second opinion. My goal is to use 20 years of hard-earned experience to save others from the steep curve of having to learn things the hard way, as I did.

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