The law requires the dogs be held for a minimum five-day redemption period. Dogs that are not claimed by their owners during that time can be put up for adoption, transferred to another shelter or euthanized. Anyone who has ever left a pet at a local shelter will tell you that it is primarily a … Read more
Most dogs with low-risk lifestyles can be vaccinated every three years with the core vaccines and as needed for any non-core vaccines (most non-core vaccines require annual boosters). As a responsible pet owner, there are many important decisions to make regarding your dog’s health and well-being. Proper vaccinations are a key component of any pet’s … 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
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
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
Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis for both pet owners and their furry family members. Unfortunately, lymphoma is one of the most common types of cancer found in dogs, and can have devastating implications. Stage 4 lymphoma is the most advanced stage and is often considered an incurable condition. Thankfully, with the right medical care, … Read more
Colostrum for Newborn Puppies After birth, puppies should go right to mom and start nursing. During the first three hours following birth, puppies should nurse several times. If a puppy is having trouble latching, rub its muzzle sideways over the nipple, not up and down. The delicate topic of nursing puppies raises many concerns among … Read more
How Long After the Parvo Vaccine Is a Dog Protected? The canine parvovirus vaccine typically goes into effect within three to five days and is considered to last at least three to four years according to studies. This is why adult dogs are typically vaccinated against parvo every three years. A parvo diagnosis is the … Read more