A dog’s eye view. You may never know exactly what life looks like through your dog’s eyes, but chances are it isn’t all black and white – as most people think. Dogs can see blue, violet and lots of shades of gray. And while they probably can’t see red, orange, yellow or green very well- [...]

Hypothyroidism is a condition which results from inadequate thyroid hormone production. The problem could be due to immune-mediated destruction of the thyroid gland, thyroid gland atrophy, dietary iodine deficiency, or a congenital problem. We see it most commonly in middle-aged to elderly dogs. Some breeds are more predisposed to this disease than others. The list [...]

Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and in the right side of the heart of dogs, cats and other species of mammals, including wolves, foxes, ferrets, sea lions and (in rare instances) humans. Heartworms are roundworms, in dogs and cats known [...]

What are the health benefits to dog? Breast cancer – a female dog spayed before her first heat will have almost a zero chance of getting breast cancer. After her first heat the chance is 7%, and after her third heat the chance is 25%! Breast or mammary cancer can be a fatal disease Pyometra [...]

What are the health benefits to the dog?   Reduce incidence of prostate gland disease and enlargement. Prevention of certain types of hernias and tumors of the testicles and anus. Decreased excessive preputial discharge The prostate gland under the influence of testosterone in intact males will gradually enlarge over the course of the dog’s life. [...]