by andrea | Oct 4, 2017 | Dogs, Joint Health
Before work, my Chocolate Lab, Kayla, and I used to take a walk and play fetch every morning in the heavily wooded area around our home. One morning in April 2013, we were out for our walk and playing fetch when, suddenly, I heard the most horrific sound from her off...
by drbill | Jun 15, 2016 | Dogs, Joint Health, Top Health Concerns
Arthritis in dogs, commonly known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, is the most common health problem and can affect all breeds. In total, it is estimated that over 14 million pets in the U.S. have arthritis and, unfortunately, only a small...
by drbill | Jun 15, 2016 | Dogs, Top Health Concerns
1. Canine Myasthenia Gravis Perhaps the most common disease of the neuromuscular junction in dogs is canine myasthenia gravis. This disease appears to be similar in its pathophysiology to the human form of the disease. It is caused by a breakdown of the transmission...