Can pet parents prevent hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD)? Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD) is a confusing disease, partly because it has so many different names. Also known as metaphyseal osteopathy, Möller Barlow’s disease, skeletal scurvy, infantile scurvy, osteodystrophy II, and metaphyseal dysplasia. See...
As you know, I am very passionate about preventative pet care. Part of this journey for me has been discovering healthy ways to prevent dogs from developing disease and treating them in a holistic way. Arthritis is a severely debilitating and unfortunately...
In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about joint health and large breed dogs. Joint health is a major concern for many dog owners, especially those who own large breeds. There are a number...
Stephen Cital is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and a Surgical Research Anesthetist (SRA) through the Academy of Surgical Research. Additionally, Stephen attained the Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) and became one of the first Veterinary Cannabis Counselors (VCC) in the country. Stephen also serves...
In a study conducted by Nestle Purina 48 Labrador Retriever puppies from 7 litters were gathered and split into two groups: the unrestricted eater group and the restricted eater group, which was fed 25% less than its counter-group.
Hip Dysplasia is both genetic and environmental. That means your puppy could be predisposed to getting Hip Dysplasia, but also could develop Hip Dysplasia from environmental factors as well. In other words, Hip Dysplasia is both nature AND nurture.
So how do we treat canine arthritis? Well, that is a big question. There are many, many things we can do. Read about this walkthrough on what you can do to help your dog with arthritis.
What Medications are Best for Canine Arthritis? So what medications are best for arthritis? What is your vet going to turn to when you go in with your dog who's been sore for a period of time and they localize...
From getting a diagnosis and managing pain, to trying alternative therapies and making lifestyle changes — Dr. Capon reviews all the ways you can support your dog with arthritis.
Well, this is still the million-dollar question. And many, many clinical trials are still happening, trying to really get to the bottom of this. For every clinical trial that suggests it's very effective, I'm afraid there's a clinical trial that shows that it's not effective.
