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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.

How to Clean Your Dog’s Ears!

Check out our Out-Patient Assistant, Ashley, show you how to properly clean your dog’s ears!

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:

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.

Acid Reflux in Dogs

Gastrointestinal reflux is characterized by an uncontrollable flow of gastric or intestinal fluid into the esophagus. This condition may be due to a brief relaxation of the sphincter (muscular opening from the esophagus to the stomach) or as a result of chronic vomiting. These gastric juices can cause damage to the lining of the esophagus […]

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