Obesity in dogs is on the rise and having a negative impact on the overall health of our canine companions. In today's post, our Cordova vets share some signs that your dog may be overweight, and what you can do to help get your pup's weight back to a healthier level.
Infectious and acute canine hepatitis can result in some very serious, or even life-threatening symptoms for your dog. In today's post our Cordova vets explain the symptoms of hepatitis in dogs as well as causes, treatments and prevention.
Veterinary emergencies can happen at any time but how do you know when you should take your dog or cat to the emergency vet clinic? Here, our Cordova vets share some reasons to get your animal urgent veterinary care.
Anemia in dogs is typically a symptom of a serious health issue that requires urgent veterinary care. Today, our Cordova vets explain the different types of anemia we see in dogs, as well as what causes them, the various symptoms, and treatments that are available to help your pup to feel better.
Tularemia (‘Rabbit Fever’) is a bacterial disease which is usually mild in healthy dogs but can prove deadly for pets that are immune compromised. Here's more from our Cordova vets on the symptoms of Tularemia in dogs, how it is spread, and how it can be treated.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is seen in dogs across the US with symptoms ranging from mild to potentially life-threatening. Today we share some of the most common symptoms seen in dogs, as well as the treatments available for this tick-borne disease and how to help protect your dog against RMSF.
Dogs contract Ehrlichiosis after begin bitten by a tick infected with the Ehrlichia organism. It is essential to diagnose and treat Ehrlichiosis as early as possible in order to prevent the disease from becoming more severe. In today's post our Cordova vets share more about this serious condition including symptoms of Ehrlichiosis in dogs.
Babesiosis or Babesia infection is a predominantly tick-borne disease found in dogs and other mammals across the US. Today our Cordova vets share some of the symptoms of this serious disease, along with the available treatments for Babesiosis and how you can help to prevent your dog from falling victim to a Babesia infection.
If your dog has chronic kidney disease, feeding them the right diet is going to be an essential part of their treatment. For dogs with kidney disease, our Cordova vets may recommend a therapeutic diet with increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids and restricted amounts of protein, phosphorus and sodium. Here's why...
In today's blog our vets at Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital in Cordova share a little about the causes and treatment of kidney failure in dogs, as well as the signs and symptoms of kidney failure that dog owners should watch for.
