tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303680384901580172012-02-13T01:57:44.403-05:00Dawg Business: It's Your Dog's Health!Owner-to-owner things I've learned about dogs and dog health issues. Your dog's health is in your hands.Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comBlogger4521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-1995570794136463972012-02-13T01:50:00.001-05:002012-02-13T01:51:07.454-05:00Adoption Monday: Forbes, Labrador Retriever Mix, Deerfield, NHCheck out this beautiful boy at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!
Forbes is friendly and very sociable.
He will enjoy lots of attention, good rest and good food, and lots of exercise.
Breed mixes are almost impossible to know completely and there are often more than two: Forbes is mostly Lab, but there may be some other breeds like Border Collie or Hound or Terrier in there as well. Pick the two Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-13275912722708972892012-02-12T01:55:00.001-05:002012-02-12T02:02:17.020-05:00What Caused Blitzen's Kidney Failure?by Amy Burkert of GoPetFriendly
Blitzen was a Christmas puppy and my husband's first dog ... ever.
After looking for weeks, we finally found the perfect little boy - and just in time for a two week holiday break from my job! We lived in Philadelphia, just off Rittenhouse Square, and it was the perfect place to raise a puppy.
Blitz was a charmer, and it wasn't long before everyone in the Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-18502812333111790502012-02-11T01:25:00.002-05:002012-02-11T01:38:02.187-05:00What Do You Need To Know About Anesthesia?Reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhD and Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
When your dog needs to be anesthetized for a medical procedure, it’s normal to be nervous. In addition to concerns about the procedure itself, pet owners usually have many questions about anesthesia: What kind of anesthesia will be used? What are the side effects? How is it administered? Will my pet feel any pain at all? Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-50849147602065945102012-02-10T01:51:00.007-05:002012-02-10T02:08:02.034-05:00Veterinary Highlights: OraStrip QuickCheck Canine To Detect Periodontal DiseaseEverybody talks about the importance of taking care of your dog's oral health. There is a good reason for that – it's extremely important. Not only for your dog's mouth but for their overall health.
Periodontal disease is an advanced stage of oral disease.
It is the number 1 most commonly diagnosed disease, with about 85 percent of dogs getting it by the age of three!
Calculus and gingivitis Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-80292787198130658222012-02-09T01:03:00.003-05:002012-02-09T01:07:50.074-05:00Is Your Dog Left- Or Right-Pawed?Is your dog left- or right-pawed, or ambidextrous? Why would you want to know, other than that it is fun to find out?
Here is some interesting data related to paw preference.
Left-pawed dogs (18% of population) are more likely to be male.
Left-pawed dogs have a weaker immune system response compared to right-pawed dogs ambidextrous dogs.
Right-pawedness (57% of population) is more common in Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-23256879778826483592012-02-08T00:42:00.000-05:002012-02-08T00:42:57.110-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Welcome Aboard
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Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-84761076301437374362012-02-07T03:12:00.003-05:002012-02-07T03:18:41.061-05:00Billy Is Not WellIf you are following Billy's story, we don't have a next chapter today.
Billy is not doing well.
He is eating over three cups of food daily but losing weight and muscle mass. He is shrinking before the eyes and becoming bony. His digestive system isn't happy and he has up to 10 bowel movements a day. He remains terribly itchy.
Initial tests for pancreatic function didn't show a problem.
The Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68566188718895895982012-02-06T00:36:00.001-05:002012-02-06T00:37:49.298-05:00Adoption Monday: Kia, Rottweiler, Monticello, NYKia is a beautiful 5 year old female rottie! She currently weighs about 70 pounds. Just look at her sweet face!
Kia pulls a bit on leash but was friendly during her assessment at the shelter.
She was not interested in toys or rawhide and was relaxed when she meet a friendly dog. It's hard to figure out why this beautiful girl ended up in a kill shelter in NYC. Hopefully she'll find her Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-14123283641772587412012-02-05T00:57:00.005-05:002012-02-06T15:01:21.193-05:00Knee Surgery Post-Op Helper: Bottom's Up LeashPreventing mishaps after a surgery, while allowing the legs do some work, can be a challenge. Particularly if both knees had been operated on simultaneously.
If you have a little dog, you're likely tempted to carry them everywhere. If you have a large dog, you don't even have that option.
It is important that the legs do get used but as safely as possible.
The main challenges are stairs and Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-67410280946511894092012-02-04T00:56:00.002-05:002012-02-04T01:03:54.714-05:00Talking Teethby Nancy Kay, DVM
Is your dog’s bad breath sabotaging your cuddle time? Is your kitty drooling while nibbling her kibble? If so, your four-legged family member likely has dental disease. A recent study of Banfield Pet Hospital’s 770-hospital network identified dental disease as the most common malady among pets, affecting 68 percent of cats and 78 percent of dogs over three years of age.
Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88407110591278424142012-02-03T01:22:00.006-05:002012-02-04T03:17:04.376-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Antimicrobial Peptide To Fight InfectionsI have my questions about this one, but it certainly sounds very interesting.
First of all, what is a peptide? A peptide is made of amino acids, just as proteins are. You could think of a peptide a simple/small protein kind of thing. You can also check out peptide definition.
This particular peptide is called cathelicidin and what is special about it is that it kills microbes like bacteria, Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-27210005394985022402012-02-02T03:37:00.008-05:002012-02-02T03:53:51.720-05:00When A Symptom Isn't What You'd ThinkThis is actually an old story which I meant to write up but somehow it never happened. It's a story about observable facts and their interpretation.
Observation and facts are one thing. What one makes of them, however, can be something else all together.
For the longest time we thought that Jasmine would get sore and tired towards the end of her walks. It was a reasonable assumption, given herJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-54320853895115847912012-02-01T01:35:00.000-05:002012-02-01T01:35:20.385-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Not Much Of A Go Getter
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Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall StreetJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-9170273925868549972012-01-31T00:44:00.003-05:002012-01-31T00:50:51.674-05:00An Irregularity On Billy's Prostate: Billy's Story (Part XXV)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 24
When we last left Billy he was having an ultrasound and the doctor discovered an irregularity in his prostrate.
Barbara: We are fortunate that VETSToronto does an on-site ultrasound and Dr. Mitelman himself performs the procedure.
This means that we are able to have ultrasounds done more frequently to monitor the changes. AndJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-4474636501786692572012-01-30T01:01:00.001-05:002012-01-30T01:02:29.707-05:00Adoption Monday: Espresso, Labrador Retriever, Deerfield, NHCheck out this beautiful boy at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!
Espresso is hunting for somebody just like him...
Find this year old North American Brindle Brown Dog (that's the Mary's Dogs designation for a brown mix breed) some outdoor-sy fun with someone who's active and adventurous and you can bet Espresso will be your best friend for life.
A friend to the end...smart and loyal with oodlesJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-51759141993345788912012-01-29T03:02:00.001-05:002012-01-29T03:08:32.481-05:00Book Review: Dr. Becker's Real Food for Healthy Dogs and CatsDr. Becker's Real Food for Healthy Dogs & Cats
by Beth Taylor and Karen Shaw Becker, DVM
There are clear benefits to preparing you dog's food yourself. You can use whole, fresh foods. You have control over the choice of ingredients and their quality. All these things will benefit your dog's health and well-being.
Taking charge, however, comes with responsibility.
The best wholesome ingredients Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-25524716199438514782012-01-28T02:24:00.002-05:002012-01-28T02:32:29.080-05:00Primer On Liver Disease In DogsWritten and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhDand Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
Liver disease in your dog can be a serious condition. The liver performs many necessary functions in your dog, making it one of the most important organs in the body.
It plays key roles in digestion and metabolism for your dog. It helps clear the body of toxins, poisons, and waste material. It is also involved Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68613547658679921112012-01-27T03:12:00.002-05:002012-01-31T23:31:15.470-05:00Veterinary Highlights: First Total Knee Replacement In A CatA 20-pound cat named Cyrano has been cancer-free since his treatment two years ago but his bone cancer and radiation treatment had caused the knee to collapse and parts of his leg to deteriorate.
A group of experts spread from Raleigh to New Jersey and Germany worked together over the last seven months to design the implant and fabricate it with dense plastic and cobalt chromium alloy.
Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-52437912647336456862012-01-26T00:47:00.001-05:002012-01-26T01:01:33.324-05:00Physical Therapy in the Veterinary WorldA Perspective by Susan E. Davis
Exiting the practice of Physical Therapy for “people” after 31 years and entering the field of veterinary physical rehabilitation in 2008 was a huge career transition.
Suddenly I entered a world where what I did was no longer called “Physical Therapy” and many of the providers were not actual Physical Therapists!
Most Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-78221522135683142222012-01-25T01:23:00.000-05:002012-01-25T01:23:35.798-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: I'll Stick With My Nine Lives, Thank You!
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Continued from part 23
When we last left Billy his twice weekly bathing regime was helping his skin issues, but he had now started wetting his bed.
Barbara: When we brought Billy home from his breeder, she mentioned to us that when it came to dachshunds and their toilet habits they usually came in one of two extremes: those that didn't care to be Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-30176166464078837422012-01-23T01:21:00.002-05:002012-01-23T01:23:38.480-05:00Adoption Monday: Leon, Shepherd/Terrier Mix, Fowler, CAThis poor guy lost his beloved owner over a year ago and has been in a shelter ever since.
A bit stressed and sad because he misses his owner, Leon is looking for somebody to give him love and show him that he could still be happy.
Leon is about 5 to 6 years old, black with brindle, and weighs about 50 pounds. He's very friendly but kept to himself.
He used to live indoors but adapted to Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34271077403230861772012-01-22T02:41:00.008-05:002012-01-23T01:27:38.917-05:00The Whole Food Philosophy And The Tale Of A Giant Sugar BeetWhile contemplating the whole food philosophy principles I'm learning about, I recalled one of the tales I grew up with. It's an old little tale that, in its own way, illustrates the significance of synergy. And because it's the weekend, and we could all use a break from thinking too hard, here goes....
The Tale of a Giant Sugar Beet
Image: indrja, fotoalba by Centrum.ca
Once upon a time, Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-77142123841221172622012-01-21T02:07:00.010-05:002012-01-21T15:00:13.797-05:00Xylitol In Dog Plaque-Reducing Products?My first reaction to Dr. Barchas' article Warning: Some Canine Plaque-Reducing Products Contain Toxic Xylitol! was shock and confusion.
Is this true?
Well, confirming that is the easy part. Dr. Barchas randomly mentions Breathalyser Plus Water Additive as an example. When you check the ingredients, you indeed will find xylitol. If you do a quick search you'll find it is not the only Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-26529612320804509102012-01-20T02:03:00.002-05:002012-01-20T02:12:48.392-05:00Veterinary Highlights: New Hope For Dogs With Spinal Cord Injuries?Long torso breeds (such as Dachshunds, Beagles and Corgis) often suffer injuries when a disk in their back spontaneously ruptures, damaging the underlying spinal cord and resulting in sudden onset of hind limb paralysis.
A new experimental treatment is being tested by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-78511963335078992812012-01-19T01:23:00.001-05:002012-01-19T01:24:51.707-05:00Anesthesia-Free Dental Cleaningby Nancy Kay, DVM
It’s natural to have concerns about general anesthesia, whether for ourselves or for our beloved dogs. After all, no matter how young and healthy the patient, there is always some associated risk. For this reason, anesthesia-free dental cleaning for dogs has become more and more popular. And with no anesthesia, the cost of cleaning Fido’s or Fluffy’s teeth is significantly Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-77505302916831174172012-01-18T00:53:00.000-05:002012-01-18T00:53:48.338-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Do You Think I Could Sleep All Day?
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Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street JournalJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-80429677233824714742012-01-17T03:28:00.001-05:002012-01-17T03:30:46.180-05:00The Return Of The Itchies: Billy's Story (Part XXIII)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 22
When we last left Billy he was recovering from surgery on his flanks that removed three masses whose growth was attributed to injections of anti-biotics.
The drug company had advised us not to use that medication again and check with a pharmacologist before new injections were given.
Barbara: We had a relatively calm period Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-72384022444873388142012-01-16T01:28:00.001-05:002012-01-16T01:31:39.250-05:00Adoption Monday: Amy, Labrador Retriever/Collie Mix, Deerfield, NHCheck out this beautiful boy at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!
Amy is super sweet, bouncy, playful and ready for Winter!
She is crazy about the outdoors so you can bet she'll be happy to go anywhere with you!
Amy loves other dogs and people and she's a fool for butterflies! She is ready to find her new family!
Looking for some fun? Call Mary! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!
Amy is spayed, house Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-59284589620010610492012-01-15T01:54:00.001-05:002012-01-15T01:56:42.127-05:00What Is A Serum Biochemistry Profile?Written and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhD and Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
Serum biochemistry profile refers to the chemical analysis of the liquid portion of the blood known as the serum.
It provides information about organ function in the body. Your veterinarian may want to perform a single test, a group of tests to evaluate a single organ or organ system, or a comprehensive Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-54746200497120777462012-01-14T02:29:00.002-05:002012-01-14T03:33:42.135-05:00How To Help Your Dog Overcome Separation Anxietyby Lindsay Stordahl of ThatMutt.com
So you just adopted a new dog. He gets along great with your other dog, and he’s the cutest dog you’ve ever seen. But then you try to leave for work Monday morning … uh oh! The shelter didn’t warn you about your new dog’s separation anxiety. Now what?
What is dog separation anxiety?
I consider a dog to have separation anxiety if she has never been taught Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-91052173978557754472012-01-13T02:58:00.003-05:002012-02-08T18:54:04.910-05:00Veterinary Highlights: New Technique To Treat Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (Liver Shunt)<p><br><br><br> (L</p>Intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (IHPSS), or liver shunt is a life-ending congenital defect that causes blood to bypass the liver and let toxins build up. In English, the blood is directed somewhere else and Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-40016289871487317942012-01-12T00:59:00.000-05:002012-01-12T00:59:17.695-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Rub My Tummy
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Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal,Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-34066430649954623302012-01-11T00:49:00.002-05:002012-01-11T01:00:50.493-05:00Pet Blogger Challenge 2012: What Has Changed?The year has gone by quickly, hasn't it? Wow. Another year, another Pet Blogger Challenge. What has changed?
1. Provide a link to your post from last year’s Pet Blogger Challenge so we can refresh our memories.In my last year's challenge I was reflecting on The Motivation behind My Blog. My motivation has not changed.
2. What do you consider the most important goals you set out in last year’s Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88189757118169103512012-01-10T02:49:00.002-05:002012-01-10T02:52:55.057-05:00What Has Triggered This Reaction? Billy's Story (Part XXII)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 21
When we last left Billy he was home from surgery while Dr. Mitelman worked out why he had such a severe reaction at the sites where he had been injected with an antibiotic.
Barbara: This continued to be a particularly difficult time for me. The endless unanswered questions and watching Billy working through his recovery was Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-7796110770579104532012-01-09T02:34:00.001-05:002012-01-09T02:35:53.984-05:00Adoption Monday: Marco, Labrador Retriever/Carolina Dog Mix, Deerfield, NHCheck out this beautiful boy at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!
Marco..... Polo.....! Ahh! You found him ! Tag! He is it!...Not likely he will cover his eyes, but he sure is willing to play and hes not picky with who either; kids, dogs, cats, he loves them all.
Marco has it all: smarts, good looks, and medium energy, but still willing to rest up the by the fire too.
Marco is a 1 year old brownJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-4567016060095672362012-01-08T01:00:00.001-05:002012-01-08T03:31:34.377-05:00Are Splenic Tumors Always Malignant?Written and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhD and Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
Masses in the spleen occur primarily in middle-aged to older dogs. In many cases, splenic masses consist of only benign hematomas or fibrous nodules.
However, these masses can sometimes be highly malignant forms of cancer, especially a vascular cancer known as hemangiosarcoma.
The spleen is a highly Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-42343327528859995212012-01-07T01:10:00.007-05:002012-01-07T01:54:43.047-05:00Dog Knee Injuries: Should You Say Yes To Pain Management?It's a no-brainer, isn't it? Or is it? What would be your answer?
A friend's dog became lame and was diagnosed with a partial ACL tear. Their vet recommended to wait and see, even though the friend wanted to do a surgery (I don't see what the vet wanted to wait for but I'm not going to get into that here).
Rescued! Is My Favorite Breed
He also recommended, when asked, not to start any pain Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-61353469457385161232012-01-06T02:40:00.001-05:002012-01-06T02:43:53.192-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Liposuction For Dogs?Don't get too excited, it's not a cosmetic procedure to make your dog thinner, sorry. That still has to be done the old-fashioned way, with good diet and exercise.
Veterinary liposuction is meant as a treatment for fatty tumors, lipomas.
Lipomas are usually benign, fatty masses, that usually don't cause any problems.
Of course first you need to have your veterinarian make sure that that's Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-85939920620907141882012-01-05T00:18:00.013-05:002012-01-05T15:23:42.465-05:00"Natural" With Regard To Dog Nutrition (Part I): What Does It Mean And Does It Matter?Those of you, who are interested in matters of dog nutrition, will be pleased. I am talking a dog nutrition course and I will share my findings, thoughts and questions with you. Here is what I'm pondering upon.
The term natural is a subject of many debates.
That is mostly because of its unclear definition, particularly when it concerns dog nutrition and dog food products. It is true, there is Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-63488918564320608082012-01-04T02:53:00.000-05:002012-01-04T02:53:25.675-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: The Knick-Knack Guy
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Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-89373448491589088662012-01-03T00:12:00.002-05:002012-01-07T00:27:00.334-05:00The Terrier That Wouldn't Eat: Ani's Storyby Louis Liem
Long time ago, when I was still living in a small town, I used to have a dog named Ani (my dad gave her that name). She was a black terrier who always got excited each time she saw me or other members of the family coming through the front door.
Before Ani, I also had a larger dog breed, a Doberman who guarded my dad’s poultry farm. There’s not much I remember about the Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-57210903626431525412012-01-02T03:30:00.001-05:002012-01-02T03:32:04.772-05:00Adoption Monday: Pixie, Border Collie/Labrador Retriever Mix, Deerfield, NHCheck out this beautiful girl at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!
Pixie has a soft and easy going temperament.
She is an active pup , but you can bet that she takes plenty of time for snuggling!
Pixie is an athletic girl... you can bet she'll keep up with you on a 5 mile run...no problem. She is really a solid young dog and she is looking for her lucky break... my new best friend. Is that going Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-9830594839198710002012-01-01T02:45:00.003-05:002012-01-01T02:48:39.356-05:0018 Starving Dogs: Let's Help These Babies!Where Hope Lives Human Society is attempting to save these dogs. They are not safe unless funds can be raised.
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We were contacted by a woman that has 18 dogs running loose, in the roads, getting hit by cars, and now starving.
She started with one dog (Rusty), who was not fixed. She had a litter of 8 puppies that she never found homes for. Then, she still didn’t get Rusty spayed, and Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-50210566576926747222011-12-31T00:41:00.001-05:002011-12-31T00:44:24.899-05:00Bladder Infections In DogsWritten and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, Phand Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
A dog with a bladder infection is a dog at risk for bladder stones.
A dog's urinary bladder is a sac-like organ for storing urine. It is found within the abdomen in the area between the rear legs. When the muscles in the dog's bladder wall contract, the urine then flows through the urethra, which is the Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-8398241741832234502011-12-30T02:29:00.001-05:002011-12-30T02:35:33.027-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Dog Owners' Feedback On Stem Cell TherapyCheck out the survey results as dog owners report their experience with stem cell therapy for arthritis.
While skeptics insist that there is not enough actual evidence to support efficacy of the stem cell therapy, others are very excited about it. I am one of latter. Jasmine is one of the dogs who had been treated with stem cells and the shape she's in is truly remarkable.
Perhaps quality of Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-79477969336645318732011-12-29T01:27:00.008-05:002012-02-12T22:57:53.587-05:00Chicken Jerky Anyone? Not When It's From China!The warnings regarding chicken jerky products from China have been going around for quite some time now. What is going on?
The reason I bring attention to this issue again is that dogs are still getting ill!
Our vet has seen cases and my friends at Vets Toronto recently had a case also. Part of the problem is that as of this time no recalls were issued and no contaminant(s) identified.
Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-74764347058746863132011-12-28T01:32:00.000-05:002011-12-28T01:32:05.864-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Shh, I Need This Job!
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Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.
Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, GoodJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-50477551259117673442011-12-27T17:21:00.005-05:002011-12-29T19:36:12.217-05:00Miracle Needed for Sam and GracieUpdate:
Sam has found a home. Gracie still homeless.
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Gracie is a 10-year-old Yellow Lab and Sam is a 6-year-old Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
They are docile, well behaved, housebroken and good with other animals.
These two were living happily with their owner and his daughter until one month ago, when they lost the only master they've ever known very suddenly to a heart attack.
The Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-41446314117203567992011-12-27T00:57:00.003-05:002011-12-27T01:02:12.048-05:00The Biopsy Results: Billy's Story (Part XXI)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 20
When we last left Billy he was out of surgery to remove three masses from his side and was recovering.
Barbara: I was waiting anxiously for Billy in the clinic's exam room, who was ready to come home. When he burst through the open doorway, tail wagging and happy to see me, I was shocked by the size of his incision areas.
His Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-44949783408427956702011-12-26T01:18:00.003-05:002011-12-26T01:20:33.682-05:00Adoption Monday: Joey, Terrier/Fox Terrier Mix, Fresno, CAJoey, a 2 year old, house trained Terrier mix needs a home.
Isn't he adorable? He gets along with other dogs. He is a little shy and anxious but he is a sweet dog.
He is used to being a house dog and likes to be around his family.
He has a lot of energy and is very playful.
All Humanity For Healthy Animals Foundation's adoptable animal companions are in foster homes. If you would like to meetJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-45266684932381974332011-12-25T00:32:00.005-05:002011-12-25T00:39:08.380-05:00Jasmine's First WinterThis was the first ever movie of Jasmine we got; she was about half a year of age. It was what inspired me to ask for a movie camera for the very next Christmas. I just love happy memories.
The only thing better than happy memories is happy present.
Jasmine is now celebrating her ninth Christmas. We are very thankful to our wonderful vet, Vet-Stem and dear friends who helped us during our Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-21672110764000409602011-12-24T00:50:00.000-05:002011-12-24T00:50:02.066-05:00The 12 Dogs Of ChristmasHappy holidays to you and your dogs! And don't forget their special walks.
12 dogs of Christmas graphic produced by Pet365 - a UK stockist of brands like Waifs and Strays & Hamish McBeth.Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-75139527459204855972011-12-23T03:25:00.006-05:002011-12-23T03:34:44.629-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Groundbreaking Study In Veterinary SurgeryInvestigation of the best suture pattern to close a stuffed Christmas turkeyStudy by Dr. D. Verwilghen, DVM and team
Randomized trial to assess skin disruption scores and cosmetic appearance of stuffed turkeys comparing five different closure methods.
The study involved fifteen bio-label turkeys and evaluated 5 different closure methods:
Lembert pattern
Cushing pattern
Utrecht pattern
Simple Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-42905568723172862852011-12-22T00:57:00.001-05:002011-12-22T01:03:17.389-05:00What Is Cytology And When You Might Need One For Your Dog?Written and reviewed by John A. Bukowski, DVM, MPH, PhD
and Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
Cytology is the examination of the cells under a microscope.
This diagnostic technique can be used to characterize lumps and masses on the skin and in other organs of your dog. It can also be used to evaluate cells from body fluids (eg, urine, joint fluid, fluid in the chest or abdomen) and body surfacesJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-77085119531230366152011-12-21T00:35:00.000-05:002011-12-21T00:35:31.722-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Tough Therapy
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Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.
Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, GoodJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-76416353936953750912011-12-20T02:40:00.001-05:002011-12-20T02:43:14.319-05:00Removing The Masses: Billy's Story (Part XX)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 19
When we last left Billy he was preparing for surgery to remove growths from both sides of his abdomen, at the spots where he had received antibiotic injections.
Barbara: The night preceding Billy's surgery was a restless one for our family. I was worried less about the anesthesia than what Dr. Mitelman would find when he had aJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-72609260558772526442011-12-19T00:39:00.002-05:002011-12-19T00:40:33.621-05:00Adoption Monday: Sally, Terrier/Spaniel Mix, Deerfield, NHCheck out this beautiful girl at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!
Silly Sally sings a song, "Take me home! Take me home!
Sally is adorable, surely, but she's got alot more than adorableness going for her.
She's a tail waggin' butt wigglin' smile at ya kinda girl, who's ready for a fun active life!
Sally is ready for you... are you ready for her?
Want more info on Sally?? Call Mary's Dogs: Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-46991431016807271802011-12-18T03:33:00.002-05:002011-12-18T03:41:42.476-05:00ACL/CCL Injuries In Dogs: Is There Such a Thing As A False Positive Drawer Sign?When faced with a life-altering diagnosis, whether it will affect our dog temporarily or for the rest of their lives, we tend look for ways out.
"Maybe it is something else, something that will go away on its own."
Note to the above video: a full evaluation of the cruciate ligament can be done by MRI or arthroscopy. You want to do this particularly if you're considering non-surgical Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-13526196947601327942011-12-17T01:53:00.002-05:002011-12-17T01:54:53.693-05:00Is Your Dog Better Trained Than Everybody Else's?A well trained dog is a happy dog. Well trained dog can enjoy more freedom. Enjoy some interesting dog training facts.
Dog Training graphic created by Matt Beswick for Pet365 - a UK supplier of dog beds, collars and coats. Click here to view the full post.Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-78782050642590620962011-12-16T02:25:00.001-05:002011-12-16T02:27:05.005-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Canine Patient SimulatorsI am a big fan of simulators. I think simulators are an awesome and safe way to learn things that would be either too costly or too dangerous to learn by real-world-training.
Simulators are used by NASA, airlines ... Hubby has a couple at work for some of the heavy equipment training. I even believe that everybody should learn how to drive on a simulator before getting behind a wheel of an Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-74135279631224927102011-12-15T01:07:00.002-05:002011-12-15T01:09:12.210-05:00Is Your Dog Showing Signs Of Kidney Disease? How Is It Diagnosed?by Dr. Lorie Huston, DVM
One of the first things that your veterinarian will want to do is get your dog’s history from you.
You can help by being able to answer basic questions, like whether your dog is eating normally, whether there has been any change in their drinking habits, urination, and whether they're acting abnormally (vomiting, lethargic, diarrhea, etc.)
The next thing that your Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-43440591576897697842011-12-14T00:24:00.000-05:002011-12-14T00:24:49.401-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Do You Expect Us To Believe You?
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Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.
Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-63000622475613191332011-12-13T01:12:00.002-05:002011-12-13T01:17:22.587-05:00Back Into Surgery, Again: Billy's Story (Part XIX)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 18
When we last left Billy he had just had surgery to remove the lipomas under his front armpits.
Barbara: We are entering into a particularly difficult and even painful time for me to talk about.
Perhaps it is because the events have happened so recently, only a few short months ago. Or is it due to how Billy himself has Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-65213270592086442752011-12-12T01:05:00.001-05:002011-12-12T01:07:07.620-05:00Adoption Monday: Ava, Labrador Retriever, Deerfield, NHCheck out this beautiful girl at Mary's Dogs Rescue & Adoption!
Sweet and working the streets, literally...that was Ava!
She's gone from scared road dog to couch dog in no time.
She believes she was just granted her own couch, now that she is with her foster family. Hey, maybe scootching over will be her newest trick!
Ava is a Lab/Reindeer mix, we think, by the way she prances around in the Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-67559762894795621002011-12-11T01:17:00.009-05:002011-12-11T17:49:56.463-05:00Useful Tips: Winter Dog Safety Tip - Sand Their WayOur guys love the winter and the cold. They have good coats, and in the woods salt isn't an issue; there is very little we have to worry about in the winter months, unless it gets cold enough for lungs to freeze.
The one thing we do worry about is ice.
In fact, the only time we didn't go for our daily walk because of the weather was when the entire place was covered with ice. Even then, we Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-80741505328386874622011-12-10T01:40:00.001-05:002011-12-10T01:46:59.067-05:00No More Strays, Inc: Saving Animals One Stray At A Timeby Lori Wheeler
A dog that was later named Patrick was thrown down a trash chute and left to die.
A wonderful worker found the garbage bag moving and when it was opened was what was left of a dog. He was clinging to life and rushed to the hospital.
That is where we come in.
The public outcry for animal welfare was in the spotlight with Patrick. People from all over the globe starting Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-1669453806322657872011-12-09T00:54:00.002-05:002011-12-09T01:09:15.150-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Dental Braces (Orthodontics) For DogsDid you have to wear dental brace when you were a kid? I did.
While it isn't any fun by any stretch of imagination, they do serve a purpose. Did you know your dog can get one too?
Image: Virginia Veterinary Dentistry
The upside is, that your dog, unlike a child, won't be made fun off by other dogs in the park.
So when would your dog need a dental brace?
When your dog's teeth are improperly Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-15022845630146416642011-12-08T00:36:00.002-05:002011-12-08T00:39:16.099-05:00Why Does The Spleen Get No Respect?by Jennifer Coates, DVM
The spleen just doesn’t get any respect. From the point of view of a veterinarian, this occurs for two reasons:
We can completely remove it and our patients typically do just fine, and
When we do have to deal with the spleen, it’s generally because it is causing big problems for our patients (e.g., it contains a cancerous tumor that is bleeding).
This begs the Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-68092903534999196222011-12-07T02:42:00.000-05:002011-12-07T02:42:05.970-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: What Is Your Major?
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Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.
Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-88448489658323517022011-12-06T01:42:00.002-05:002011-12-06T01:46:59.008-05:00What Is Behind The Fast-Growing Lipoma? Billy's Story (Part XVIII)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 17
When we last left Billy, Dr. Mitelman, Dr. Samson and Barbara were discussing the options and formulating a treatment plan regarding the growths in Billy’s armpits.
Barbara: Another surgery and anesthesia in such a short time? I needed to understand how the benefits outweighed the risks.
Dr. Mitelman was, as always, willing toJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-69719018396788935692011-12-05T00:47:00.001-05:002011-12-05T00:48:38.631-05:00Adoption Monday: Mackie, Great Pyrenees, Beacon, NYMackie came to National Great Pyrenees Rescue (NGPR) the Sunday after Veteran’s Day, so they decided that he needed a veteran’s name.
Mackie is named after Cpl Mackie, the first US Marine to receive the Medal of Honor.
Little did they know how fitting the name would end up being!
Mackie is a 2-3 yrs old Pyrenees that is housebroken, well behaved, calm and super sweet!
He gets along well with Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-3702707534890314422011-12-04T01:30:00.002-05:002011-12-04T01:42:29.910-05:00Separation Anxiety in Humans, Monkeys and Teds: A Dog’s PerspectiveBy Dino Dogan
Do you miss Dino's witty dog articles? I do. So here is one for your reading pleasure.
Ted was born on May 22, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to second-generation Polish immigrants.
At six months of age, Ted's body was covered in hives. His mother rushed him to a hospital where he was left in isolation for the following eight months.
His mother wrote in March of 1943
Baby Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-77065580171589850452011-12-03T03:00:00.001-05:002011-12-03T03:01:32.314-05:00The Problem Is Getting Bigger: Pet ObesityWhile pet obesity is getting more and more attention, it doesn't seem to be doing anything for eliminating the problem.
Every other dog we meet on our walks is overweight, many of them severely.
Since words don't seem to be helping, maybe a picture will. One picture is worth of thousand words, right?
If your dog is overweight, please do not deceive yourself. It is detrimental to their quality Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-6949634017314638072011-12-02T02:02:00.002-05:002011-12-02T02:14:18.458-05:00Veterinary Highlights: OrthoPets' Orthotics & ProstheticsWhen Jasmine was diagnosed with a ruptured ACL, the last thing we wanted to do was putting he through surgery.
As it turned out, surgery was what we did, and today I strongly believe that it is the best option for most dogs.
What if surgery isn't a good option for your dog?
We did a lot of research into non-surgical options for Jasmine's knee injury. One of the things we considered was a Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-47982017786361647892011-12-01T03:56:00.012-05:002011-12-01T14:14:11.124-05:00Hill's Overshot The RunwayI normally refrain from this type of posts but I couldn't help myself this time; I find it too comical.
Science Diet® Adult Healthy Mobility™
All dogs, large and small, can experience from mobility issues at different stages of life. New Hill's® Science Diet® Adult Healthy Mobility™ dog food has tested nutrition to enhance active mobility and to help improve joint flexibility in just 30 days! Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-20670773296472363182011-11-30T02:08:00.000-05:002011-11-30T02:08:31.724-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: This Was A Mistake
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Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.
Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-37105582260141147002011-11-29T02:00:00.002-05:002011-11-29T02:02:16.721-05:00When The Only Consistent Feature Is Inconsistency: Billy's Story (Part XVII)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 16
When we last left Billy, he had readjusted well to the return of his familiar veterinary diet. Still searching for the right combination to give Billy relief, tramadol and gabapentin, two medications he tolerated, were the mainstay.
Barbara: We continued on with our use of cleansers and topical treatments to keep Billy's Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-13751819090351337552011-11-28T00:17:00.001-05:002011-11-28T00:19:43.349-05:00Adoption Monday: Buster, Welsh Terrier Mix, Fresno, CABuster is to be about 10 years old but he still looks and acts like a youngster. His favorite thing in the world is to play fetch with the ball.
Buster loves getting attention and is a kick-back guy who is looking for a forever family that will spoil him and give him all the love he deserves.
Visit Buster's Petfinder listing.
Adoption fee for this dog will be $100.00, which helps with the Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-53796487510501762752011-11-27T01:25:00.001-05:002011-11-27T01:26:58.085-05:00Dog World RecordsDo you know how long the oldest dog ever lived? Or what is the highest amount of tennis balls a dog could hold in their mouth? Find out.
Dog World Records Graphic created by Pet365.Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-78397720833245227892011-11-26T03:34:00.012-05:002011-11-26T16:30:02.684-05:00A Small Practice Does Not A Lesser Veterinarian MakeLast time when Jasmine was in for her physical therapy and chiropractic treatment, the client before us was a big time veterinarian, from a big time clinic chain, from a big city, who was there with his dog for post-operative rehabilitation.
They met Jasmine and got to hear her story; her chiropractor loves telling her story.
When the big time vet heard of her stem cell treatment, he was Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-91850990418379710752011-11-25T01:16:00.001-05:002011-11-25T01:18:14.996-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Liquid BrachytherapyLiquid Brachytherapy is cutting-edge surgery that involves injection of radioactive cancer-fighting isotopes directly into a tumor.
Texas A&M used this technique to treat osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in a dog for whom amputation was not an option.
What I like about this idea is that it is highly targeted and precise.
Instead of external radiation, the radiation is delivered directly into the Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-81047968349928233942011-11-24T00:50:00.002-05:002011-11-24T15:25:19.376-05:00Cruciate Ligament (ACL/CCL) Surgery Post-Op Care: Example PlanFor most dogs, the best treatment for a ruptured cruciate ligament (ACL/CCL) is surgery. When Jasmine had torn hers, I didn't want to hear this.
"Knees love being operated on," said her vet.
Today, knowing what I know now, I have to agree with that.
Making the decision of putting your dog through surgery is never easy. And you still have to decide which of the available techniques to go with.Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-19842356212360782342011-11-23T01:28:00.001-05:002011-11-23T01:29:01.261-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: I Say We Just Wait It Out***
Dog Cartoon of the Week is brought to you by Andertoons. Check out the website for more great cartoons.
Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-118430582300461552011-11-22T01:06:00.003-05:002011-11-29T02:07:36.015-05:00Fewer And Fewer Solutions Left: Billy's Story (Part XVI)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 15
When we last left Billy, all of his medications had been withdrawn and he had gone back on the food he had previously done well on (it was available again). He was at home recovering from procedures.
Dr. Mitelman: What else was left in our tackle box? We were left with fewer and fewer solutions given Billy's reactions. We tried Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-20348240396282736132011-11-21T01:29:00.002-05:002011-11-21T01:35:44.786-05:00Adoption Monday: Adopt A Senior DogSince I still seem to be in the archive video mode, I decided to do something different for Adoption Monday today.
I want to encourage you to adopt a senior dog by sharing some footage of our late rescue Bruin.
When we adopted him he was seven years old, and you can see he was a very big boy. He was up for adoption for a long time and death sentence was hanging over his head.
(Bruin lost his Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-29779193576791334762011-11-20T01:14:00.008-05:002011-11-21T01:32:23.876-05:00Blast from the Past: Jasmine At Two Years Old (Archive Movie)We are archiving some of the old movies and I thought you might enjoy a peek. In this video, Jasmine is about two years old.
What made me particularly happy is that, today, Jasmine is pretty much the same as she was then.
Reversed aging!
Which I think is awesomely amazing, particularly since she is now six years older and had been through so many health challenges.
Her body looks different Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-55956656523819410322011-11-19T01:01:00.014-05:002011-11-19T01:22:48.643-05:00Grooming Considerations For Older Dogsby Louis Liem
Dogs are the most adorable companions. They fill a void and provide unconditional love and friendship. They are sweet and cuddly when they are young and just beginning to grow and maintain that demeanor until full growth.
It is important to remember all that when they get older and require special attention and care.
When it comes to grooming your older dog, certain Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-53961365603894172972011-11-18T01:36:00.007-05:002011-11-18T02:41:14.947-05:00Veterinary Highlights: Limb-Sparing Surgery For Bone CancerThis is the kind of thing I love to read about. I understand why amputation of the affected limb makes sense. But seriously, chopping off limbs doesn't really qualify as treatment to me, sorry.
Whether amputation is a good option would also have to depend on which limb had been affected and overall condition of the dog.
Removal of a front leg would be harder for a dog to cope with than losingJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-21992843297762827412011-11-17T03:06:00.001-05:002011-11-17T03:08:01.572-05:00Photon Power: Can Laser Therapy Help Your Dog?by Susan E. Davis, PT
The word “LASER” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It is emitted through a “LED”: Light Emitting Diode.
Lasers are one of the most underutilized treatment modalities that we have to offer animals in the veterinary world.
Yet it is one of the safest and most effective devices to utilize. As more animal physical therapists and Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-72192061802966070812011-11-16T01:07:00.000-05:002011-11-16T01:07:12.873-05:00Dog Cartoon Of The Week: Lucky's Not Coming In Today
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Cartoonist Mark Anderson lives in the Chicago area with his wife, their children, two cats, a dog and several dust bunnies. You might have seen his cartoons in a number of publications including Reader's Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, ForbesJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-26373284411345736212011-11-15T01:03:00.002-05:002011-11-29T02:07:20.069-05:00Staying The Course: Billy's Story (Part XV)By Dr. Jonathan Mitelman and Barbara Kelly
Continued from part 14
When we last left Billy, we were waiting for the results from the biopsies taken during the endoscopy.
Barbara: Despite the ongoing discomfort with his Inflammatory Bowel Disease and skin allergies, Billy had never actually looked this sick before. I was happy to have him home again, but was anxious for the biopsy results.
DrJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-64174029678877916482011-11-14T00:32:00.002-05:002011-11-14T00:34:19.209-05:00Adoption Monday: Ginger, Golden Retriever Mix, Hop Bottom, PAGinger is 11 years old. she was surrendered due to moving.
(It always drives me crazy when people do that to their dogs!)
She is a house dog and housebroken.
When she was younger she was hit by a car and was never given treatment. Her back left leg does not function well and she cannot put any weight on it.
She gets around great but stairs would be an issue.
She is very sweet a friendly Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-91827464988416168672011-11-13T04:10:00.003-05:002011-11-13T04:17:43.948-05:00Are Zombies The Biggest Threat To Your Dog? Top (Potentially) Deadly Dog Health Sins: Lack Of ExerciseHow important do you think exercise is for your dog?
Would you believe that exercise is of major importance?
The first thing Jasmine taught me was how much daily walks mean to her.
Exercise is, of course, a way for you dog to dispense their energy and their entertainment. This alone is important enough.
Many behavioral problems stem from inadequate exercise. Tired dog is a good dog, right? Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-49157005590610686442011-11-13T02:51:00.001-05:002011-11-13T02:52:08.967-05:00Have You Seen This Dog? I'm Quite Sure Zombies Didn't Take HerHave you seen this dog? Lost at Valencia, Pennsylvania
Stolen dog and hearbroken children! Lucy was stolen from her run in Valencia,PA yesterday between 5pm and 9pm. Please help bring Lucy home! Contact Marita Lynn Lehman or Eagle's Den Rescue with any information that might help bring her home!
(I am trying to obtain better contact information)
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This post is published as part of theJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-91677628891269363632011-11-13T02:06:00.003-05:002011-11-13T02:18:52.549-05:00Are Zombies The Biggest Threat To Your Dog? Top (Potentially) Deadly Dog Health Sins: The Vaccination ConundrumTo vaccinate or not to vaccinate? That is the question.
Expert opinions range from “vaccinate annually for everything” to “never ever vaccinate, period” with a broad spectrum of opinions in between.
So what is the average dog owner to do?
I think it depends on the type of vaccine, the actual duration of provided immunity and your dog's lifestyle and health.
Rabies vaccine is required by law. Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-26012795439480830102011-11-13T01:03:00.002-05:002011-11-13T01:05:54.946-05:00These Dogs Are Already Safe From Zombies In Their Forever HomesHere are some of the dogs who got a second chance in life and already found safe forever homes.
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This post is published as part of the Blogathon 2011. Help me support Eagle's Den Rescue; hope for dogs who have none.
Eagle’s Den Animal Haven and Rescue Inc. is a non profit organization dedicated to helping save the lives of animals through a variety of means:
removing animals fromJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-71925344672929917582011-11-12T23:59:00.006-05:002011-11-13T00:40:18.925-05:00Are Zombies The Biggest Threat To Your Dog? Top (Potentially) Deadly Dog Health Sins: Deadly TreatsTreats are meant to reward your dog, make him happy. But some treats can make them sick and even kill them.
I would have hoped that everybody knows that some human foods are toxic to dogs by now.
Of course, a poisoned rat, as in Jeb's case, is hopefully a no-brainer.
But what about some delicious foods we enjoy ourselves?
Chocolate, raisins, foods containing artificial sweeteners (xylitolJana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-49830356137806340302011-11-12T23:00:00.003-05:002011-11-13T00:40:50.563-05:00The Story Of JebMy name is Jeb and I have lived about two years or so. I was the very best friend of a little boy named Ray-Ray. And he always loved me just as I loved him. But he was too young to care for me properly.
His parents told him I could not stay inside, so they put me in the yard on a chain – and there I stayed for almost two years.
Food was scarce, so I ate what I was given. I was way too thin. I Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3030368038490158017.post-28857550428453641642011-11-12T22:00:00.002-05:002011-11-13T00:43:32.290-05:00Are Zombies The Biggest Threat To Your Dog? Top (Potentially) Deadly Dog Health Sins: Skimping on Vet VisitsThing get blamed on economy. Things get blamed on zombies. But the truth is that most of the bad things that happen are our own fault.
Here is an interesting statistic for you. Veterinary visits are on a decline. Veterinary costs, however, are not. How could that be?
Could it be that instead of annual check-ups people now have to dish out for treating severe illness that could have been easily Jana Radehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.com0