The authors assess the pros and cons of standard diagnostic methods for hip dysplasia By John C. Cargill, MA MBA, MS and Susan Thorpe-Vargas, MS This article is the third in an eight-part series on canine hip dysplasia (CHD). What follows is written from the perspective that the readers of the series are conscientious breeders …
Causative Factors of Canine Hip Dysplasia Owners must separate fact from myth when examining theories on genetic, nutritional and environmental factors that influence CHD. This is the second part in a series on canine hip dysplasia. What follows is written from the perspective that the readers of the series are conscientious breeders who are the …
W. Jean Dodds, DVM and Linda P. Aronson, DVM In North America, the principal reason for pet euthanasia stems not from disease, but undesirable behavior. While this abnormal behavior in dogs and cats can have a variety of medical causes, it also can reflect underlying problems of a psychological nature. Inheritance has been shown to …
Introduction Rabies is widespread in Canada, although, traditionally, the majority of reported cases have occurred in Ontario (85%), and to a lesser extent, in Saskatchewan (10%). Since1958, over 60,000 rabies cases have been recorded, with approximately 75% of them occurring in wildlife and the remainder in livestock and companion animals. Between 1965 and 1986, annual …
Revised December 2011. The knee is an engineering marvel, extremely complicated and concise, able to move in multiple combinations of direction, and normally able to withstand considerable torque forces. The structure is encased in an exquisite joint capsule with ligaments connecting three large longbones, tendons running into and over it and connecting bone with muscle, …
I would like to tell you about a wonderful herb and a must for every pet owner’s natural medicine chest. Milk thistle, known in Latin as Silybum marianum, is one of the most effective herbs for detoxifying and regenerating the liver. I have used this herb in virtually any type of …
The Canine Immune System and Disease Resistance This article discusses the essential role of the canine immune system in maintaining the body’s overall general health and resistance to disease. The focus will be on environmental factors or events which may cause or trigger immune dysfunction leading to either immune deficiency or …
BY FRED LANTING AND LELAND CARMICHAEL, DVM, PhD, Prof. at Cornell. Reprinted with permission from Fred Lanting and PureBred Dogs/American Kennel Gazette, August 1988; pp. 88-93. Copyright owner: Fred Lanting Breeders’ responses to early puppy deaths vary. Some expend a great deal of effort, while others “let nature take its course” and stoically hope the …
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate To vaccinate or not to vaccinate has certainly become the question in many pet owner circles. With so much information around regarding yearly boosters, it is hard to tell what is the best program for your particular animal and situation. No blanket statement can cover every pet or situation, …
Essential fatty acids are an important part of a human or pet’s diet. We want to make sure and balance the oils in the right ratio. Here is first a little background on oils and fats.