The Best Diet for Dogs with Cushing’s Disease
Cushing’s disease is one of the main endocrine diseases that cause hyperlipidemia (too much fat in the blood) in dogs. Hyperlipidemia is easily diagnosed on routine blood work. The ultimate dietary goal for dogs with Cushing’s disease symptoms is to lower the amount of circulating fats in the blood. The following recommended diet modifications will […]
What is the Canine Cushing’s Disease Life Expectancy?
In this article, I’ll teach you what to look for so you’ll know what to expect. What is the Canine Cushing’s Disease Life Expectancy? As I mentioned earlier, your dog’s life expectancy with Cushing’s Disease depends on several factors. Next, we will look into each of the factors. First, When in the Disease Process is […]
Dog Cushing’s Disease Natural Treatments
For any medical condition, we are attracted to the idea of natural treatments. The same is true for Cushing’s Disease. Why? Because Cushing’s Disease natural treatments do no harm! Supplements typically cost less. And, home remedies generally require less effort. However, the big question is: “Do dog Cushing’s disease natural treatments work?” When deciding to […]
Solutions for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Spot walked somewhat bowlegged, carrying a distended belly and appearing as if he swallowed a basketball. “So, what brings you to the veterinarian today?” inquired Dr. Smith. “Well, Spot’s not acting like himself.” “He is shaking, agitated, and eating everything in sight.” “He also pees and drinks all the time.” “And Spot’s hair loss and […]
Is Declawing Cats Humane?
New York State recently made headlines for potentially becoming the first state to ban declawing cats. Declawing is currently illegal in Australia, Britain and several European countries, as well as Los Angeles and some other cities in California. Current estimates suggest pet parents declaw about a quarter of all cats. While some encourage legal measures […]
Kidney Failure in Cats: When is It Time for Euthanasia?
You can treat kidney failure in cats to extend a cat’s life, but, unfortunately, a time will come when you have to let your cat go. Whether or not you decide to euthanize your cat is always a personal decision. If you decide to euthanize, deciding when to euthanize can also be a very difficult and […]