Without treatment, GDV is a fatal condition. A dog with bloat may only have an hour or two to live. Gastric dilatation-volvulus, also referred to as “GDV” or “bloat,” is a potentially fatal condition that affects dogs. GDV happens when the stomach initially becomes bloated (from gas, food, or liquid). It is more likely for … Read more
Escalating doses of furosemide will most likely be needed. About 50% of heart failure patients will have died within 6 months of diagnosis. About 80% will have died by 1.5-2 years. Of course, dogs with murmurs and no heart failure commonly live normal life spans.…HOURS. MON – FRI: 8 AM – 6 PM SAT – … Read more
2-5 months What are the symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs? Due to the absence of a rash, Lyme disease in dogs is frequently harder to diagnose than it is in humans. Dogs don’t get the recognizable “bullseye” rash that humans typically get around the site of the tick bite that caused the infection. Instead, … Read more
A pregnant dog doesn’t typically show physical signs of pregnancy until about day 40 of pregnancy. Around this time, the belly will begin to noticeably expand, continuing to do so for around three weeks. The nipples will also enlarge and in the final week of pregnancy, they may leak milk. Pregnancy in animals, including dogs, … Read more
If your pet has not pooped/peed within 48 hours after surgery, you should visit our clinic during business hours or you should seek out a full service vet clinic (at your expense). Surgery can be a stressful and overwhelming time for pet owners. It can be especially worrisome if the surgery involves their beloved canine … Read more
3 weeks The time following any shelter adoption can be critical. That’s because those first days and weeks are laying the groundwork for your new life together, not just because you and your dog are getting to know one another. Imagine spending days, weeks, or even months living in a kennel that is surrounded by … Read more
Typically, dogs between 7-16 weeks can sleep 6-8 hours, but they still need to take a potty break at night. So if your dog wakes up at night, it means it needs to pee. Our goal is to use our educational materials to help save the lives of dogs and cats. To support our efforts, … Read more
If you’re wondering when can puppies go outside away from home, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) recommends that pet guardians begin taking puppies on walks and public outings as early as one week after their first round of vaccinations, at about seven weeks old. Find out when it’s safe to take your … Read more
How much food should I give my 5-week-old puppy? is a common query among new puppy owners, but the answer varies depending on the needs of each dog. We can, however, provide you with a general idea of how much food your puppy should consume each day. We’ll go over how to figure out how … Read more
Speed Greyhounds are known to be swift, but how swift exactly are they? Most estimate their top speed to be around 45 mph, which is slower than a quarter horse and much slower than a cheetah. The double-suspension gallop is a type of running that the greyhound uses that is similar to a cheetah’s. Greyhounds … Read more