Bloat

"Bloat" or torsion of the stomach is sudden and often fatal. It can occur to any healthy large breed dog. Bloat is a condition where the stomach organ has twisted, cutting off vital functioning.

Canine Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a condition occurring in many species (but mostly seen in dogs) and the word tends to strike horror and fear into the heart of anyone who hears this diagnosis. The diagnosis is overlaid with emotional overtones, resulting in an understandable problem for objective assessment and understanding. It is hoped that this article can dispel some of the myths, clear some of the fog and help towards a clearer understanding of the subject.

Heartworm Disease in Dogs: Prevention and Treatment

• Important New Information Regarding Heartworm Treatment and Doxycycline
• New Information Regarding Heartworm Resistance
• WARNING: ProHeart 6 is Back on the Market
• Where to Find Diethylcarbamazine Citrate, the generic form of Filaribits (daily heartworm preventative)
• Links to More Information

Heartworm treatment - Slow Kill

If your dog is infected with heartworms, your veterinarian will help you determine the best method of therapy for your dog. After extensive testing, your veterinarian will be able to recommend whether the slow kill heartworm treatment is the safest alternative in treating your dog’s worm infestation. Veterinarians often prefer this method especially if the worm burden is significant.

Lymes Disease Linked to Aggression

Sudden aggression in dogs after vaccination for Lyme Disease may be a vaccine reaction. Lyme disease is caused by spirochetes similar to those found in syphilis. If your well-behaved dog suddenly becomes aggressive you need to know about Lyme vaccine!

Teeth and Vaccines

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Treating Cushings Disease Naturally

Cushing's disease is also known as hyperadrenocorticism (too much production of adrenal corticosteroid hormones).

This article is by U.S. homeopath Cheyenne West. She has had good success in treating Cushing's disease in both dogs and horses.

Understanding Epilepsy

Epilepsy was recognized in ancient times and was undoubtedly one of the "difficult" diseases Hippocrates referred to. Understanding what causes seizures, how epilepsy is treated and how current research may help decrease the incidence of the disease, will help you deal with the condition in your pet.

Dennis O'Brien, DVM, PhD