Artificial insemination with canine semen
Many factors contribute to the likelihood of pregnancy when using artificial insemination, including type of semen, semen quality and quantity, age and fertility of both the stud dog and bitch, site of semen deposition, and time of insemination.
Dizzy dog or cat? It’s probably vestibular disease
Vestibular disease is a common condition in dogs and cats that is very similar to vertigo in humans. An inner ear imbalance can cause incoordination, turning, leaning, or even falling and rolling.
Birch sugar is the same thing as xylitol and it’s toxic to dogs
Labeled as “xylitol” within the ingredients list for most products, the same plant-derived substance can also be identified as “birch sugar” or “birch sap” in others.
If you have an older pet, be on the lookout for signs of dementia
If your dog is getting up there in age, it’s important to be on the lookout for signs of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (dog dementia) and see your veterinarian if you notice any changes.
Spring is parvo season; avoid infection by vaccinating your puppy
Throughout spring and early summer, the emergency and urgent care service sees on average two to four cases per week of puppies with parvovirus, a virus that can be easily avoided by regularly vaccinating your dog.
Equine vaccination guidelines
Guidelines for vaccinating foals and yearlings, broodmares and stallions, and pleasure and performance horses.
Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) in dogs
Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) in dogs remains poorly understood, but it causes rapid, permanent blindness due to retinal degeneration.
Cataracts
Cataracts are opacities of the lens. The lens is a normally clear structure located behind the iris.
Uveitis
Inflammation inside the eye is called uveitis. Typically, this inflammation occurs due to leaky blood vessels in the iris (the colored portion of the eye).
Brachycephalic ocular syndrome
Learn about brachycephalic ocular syndrome in dogs.
Pannus
Pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, is a progressive inflammatory immune mediated disease of the cornea (the transparent, domed surface of the eye).
Dry eye
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (otherwise known as KCS or “dry eye syndrome”) results from insufficient tear production. The cause of dry eye is often unknown but is most often considered an immune-mediated disease.
Eyelid mass
The most common cause of an eyelid mass is a benign glandular tumor, although other differentials are possible.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease characterized by an increase in pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure, IOP) with subsequent blindness.
Corneal ulcers
Learn about non-healing and infected corneal ulcers in dogs and cats.