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
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
A dog shouldn’t be in a slip muzzle for more than about 10-15 minutes, and shouldn’t use it when outdoors where they could overheat. Some dogs, such as short-nosed breeds like English Bulldogs, can overheat easily so I recommend a shorter time for them. When it comes to canine care, the right muzzle can be … 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
Your veterinarian will help you recognize when and if this is the case for your dog. However, in general, with the appropriate medications and recheck appointments, many dogs with heart failure due to DCM live for more than six-12 months. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a relatively common condition which affects the heart of a dog, … 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