Joint Lubricants: The Secret to Dog Arthritis Pain Relief
How Do Joint Lubricants Help Arthritis? Joint lubricants supply the joint fluid with the precursor molecules needed to make more joint fluid. I use both of these products all the time and often use them together: Hyaluronic Acid Adequan Hyaluronic Acid (Brand Name: Legend) Injectable Joint Lubricants The first injectable joint lubricant for dog arthritis […]
Treatment Options for Canine Lung Cancer
How to Treat Canine Lung Cancer Canine lung cancer is fairly uncommon but it does occur. It occurs when carcinomas develop in the lung epithelial tissue. Lung cancer develops directly in the lung tissue, or in the bronchioles and airways. Dog lung cancer is aggressive and often spreads to the lymph nodes and thoracic tissues. The […]
What to Know about Dog Tumor Grades and Stages
In diagnosing dog cancer, dog tumor testing often helps determine the type and severity of cancer. If sent to a lab, the pathologist will label a dog tumor with a “grade” and your veterinarian will assign a “stage” to your dog’s cancer. The grade describes how differentiated the cells are and how aggressive cancer appears. Grade […]
The Dog Cancer Survival Guide
There are many options available to help dogs diagnosed with cancer. However, many pet parents find the many options confusing. Luckly, there are some good “guide” books available to help. For example, The Dog Cancer Survival Guide by Dr. Damian Dressler, is an excellent resource to optimize your dog’s quality of life and longevity. In […]
How to Prevent Dog Bladder Stones with Water Therapy
Dog bladder stones are just one type of stone doctors call uroliths. Bladder stones are a common occurrence in domestic animals. Uroliths can precipitate from solution to form throughout the urinary tract of most animals, including cats, horses, dogs, and yes, people. The stones form in the urinary bladder. Bladder stones vary in size and […]
Risk Factors for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs
Before elaborating on the risk factors, let’s review the typical events associated with dog ligament damage. The canine cruciate ligament injury is the thick fibrous band of connective tissue stabilizing the knee, much like a bungee cord. The ligament prevents the tibia from sliding forward as it connects to the femur, prevents tibial rotation, and […]