Transfusion is the process of transferring blood from one person or animal (donor) to another (recipient). They are given to in order to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and/or to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body’s tissues.   When it comes to pet blood transfusions, many people […]

It’s all in the hips: In simple terms, Canine Hip Dysplasia is an instability in the ball and socket joint of the hip. This causes hip laxity, or subluxation of the femoral head out of the socket. This eventually leads to injury of the cartilage, causing osteoarthritis of the hip joint. The result is joint […]

Bumpy Beagles + Lumpy Labradoodles: When you first notice a lump on your pet, it is important to remember that there are many potential causes, as tumors in pets can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Attentiveness to your pet and early detection of the growth allow for the growth to be addressed […]

Tummy troubles: All pets have the occasional episode of diarrhea at some point in their lives. The important thing to remember is that diarrhea is a symptom, not a disease. It is essential to investigate what is actually causing the diarrhea in order to effectively treat your pet. What leads to a diarrhea dog? The […]

A seizure is a brief, spontaneous discharge of multiple brain circuits simultaneously. They are commonly seen in canines, with seizures in dogs up to 5% of the canine population being affected by this disorder. How do I recognize one? Seizures in dogs take many forms. The most common, a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, is a “convulsion” […]