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What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a disease that is seen almost exclusively in dogs. It is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone that the body usually needs. This results in the metabolism of the pet slowing down drastically and cause a list of possible symptoms.
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How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears!
Check out our Out-Patient Assistant, Ashley, show you how to properly clean your dog’s ears!
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Dementia in Dogs
As our dog’s age, they can develop similar cognitive dysfunctions to what we see in humans. This can be difficult to diagnose and difficult to treat. It’s a confusing time for both the pet and the pet parent. Some common symptoms of dementia in dogs are as follows:
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Chocolate Toxicity
It is common knowledge to most people that chocolate is toxic to dogs if ingested, but most people do not know why or how harmful it can be. If a dog has ingested a large enough amount, they can show symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, restlessness, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, heart arrhythmias and seizures.
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Addison’s Disease – Hypoadrenocorticism
Patients with Addison’s disease are usually younger dogs (cats can get the disease however it is rare). Female dogs are affected twice as often as males, and the standard poodle and bearded collie seem to have a predisposition to the disease.
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