Lifespan A few weeks ago, I received a call from someone asking about one of the Blue Heeler puppies we have for sale. The caller stated, “My family is heartbroken because we recently lost our Heeler that we had for 18 years.” We speak with many Heeler owners each week, and we are accustomed to … Read more
two months One Saturday afternoon, Destin and I were in the car with our dog while Jim went into a pet store to buy some dog treats. To reward the dog for being “such a good boy” on this extra-long car ride, I eagerly opened the dog treat box when Jim got home, only to … Read more
Stages of Renal Failure in Dogs It’s best if some treatments are started when the pet is at a specific stage of chronic kidney disease. Median survival time for dogs in Stage 1 is more than 400 days, while Stage 2 ranged from 200 to 400 days and Stage 3 ranged from 110 to 200 … Read more
In one study, 75% of the dogs treated experience improvement of their clinical signs, 43% experienced a reduction in the size of the tumor and ~ 30% had disease stabilization. The overall duration of response was 6-9 months and the overall survival time was 11 months. When it comes to canine cancer, one of the … Read more
Continued: Reese and Oprah. During my residency, I was taught that patients with advanced metastatic disease—dogs like Reese—would likely live 1 to 2 months, so I focused on palliative care and pain management. However, I no longer define cancer treatment success by complete remission. As any pet owner knows all too well, our beloved furry … Read more
four hours When it comes to feeding our pets, we all want to make sure that our furry friends are getting the nutrition that they need. But what about when it comes to feeding our pets wet food, like Cesar wet dog food? Many dog owners ask how long can you leave wet dog food … Read more
Not only do you need to pay attention to what ages you start breeding your female dog, but you also need to be aware of when you need to stop breeding it. Female dogs can usually breed up until around 8 years old, while standards place the age limit as low as 5 years for … Read more
After each round of vaccinations, there is a five to seven day waiting period until they are fully effective. Contrary to the advice of some more traditional vets, puppies can, and should, go out five to seven days after Round 1 of their vaccinations. Puppies are one of the most delightful additions to many households. … Read more
4 hours When it comes to feeding your pup, you want to make sure that you’re doing it correctly to keep your pup healthy and happy. Wet dog food is a popular choice for many pup owners, but with it come the questions of how long the food can be left out. With the right … Read more
When it comes to keeping your pet safe and healthy, vaccines are an important part of preventative care. But as pet owners, one of the most common questions we face is how long can our pet’s vaccines be out of the fridge before needing to be refrigerated again. This question is especially important during the … Read more