New Genome Barks Podcasts
The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health Foundation are pleased to debut two new podcasts in the Genome Barks series. Genome Barks Podcast – The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals with Dr....
View ArticleGastric Torsion: A Horribly Unhealthy Kind of Twist
Torsion, gastric torsion, gastric dilatation-volvulus, GDV; these are terms you never want to hear applied to your dog. They all mean the exact same thing- your dog’s stomach is distended with gas and...
View ArticleA Primer on Osteosarcoma
One of the most disheartening diagnoses I must deliver is that of osteosarcoma, a painful and aggressive form of bone cancer that has an affinity for growing within the leg bones of large and giant-...
View ArticleWhen to Visit a Veterinary Neurologist
Welcome to part three in a series of articles intended to help you determine when your pet might benefit from a visit with a veterinary specialist. Last week we covered veterinary dermatology. This...
View ArticleAddison’s Disease in Dogs
In 1855 Dr. Thomas Addison was the first person to describe a human affliction he dubbed Addison’s disease. Since that time, this disease has become a well-recognized syndrome in both people and dogs....
View ArticleNT-proBNP Testing for Canine Heart Disease
Should your dog ever develop coughing or labored breathing, your veterinarian may recommend an NT-proBNP blood test. This stands for N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide. Now, how’s that for a...
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