Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
How do you go about finding the ideal family veterinarian who works in a great clinic? This story is an excerpt from Speaking for Spot: by Dr. Nancy Kay. I chose this story because it particularly touched me, as it is quite similar to our challenge. Did you get the book yet? Go get the book! Get the book! Get…
Why do I consider Speaking for Spot by Dr. Nancy Kay the most important book you will ever read? I want you to read my book, of course. But Speaking for Spot is one of the top dog health books of all time. The essential message What if what YOU know could make the difference between the health and sickness…
According to Merriam-Webster, a diagnosis is the act of differentiating disease from its signs and symptoms. Did you notice that most medical terminology is more likely to describe a problem instead of explaining it? How does that translate into a successful treatment? What is and isn’t a diagnosis A diagnosis that offers neither a solutionor an explanation is not a…
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine (hormonal) diseases I see in dogs. It occurs most frequently in middle-aged (4-10 years old) medium to large-breed dogs. Vulnerable breeds include: Doberman Pinschers Golden Retrievers Irish Setters Miniature Schnauzers Dachshunds Cocker Spaniels and Airedale Terriers Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland secretes less thyroid hormone than normal. Common causes include: inflammation…
What function does the thyroid have in the dog’s body? A while back, we talked about sick euthyroid syndrome – a condition that complicates the diagnosis of hypothyroidism in dogs. Say your veterinarian determines that your dog truly has hypothyroidism. What the thyroid gland does, and how does its dysfunction affects the body?. Thyroid gland: Image Pets Adviser What does…