Dog Epilepsy

Signs and Symptoms

Canine epilepsy is a brain disorder that is, unfortunately, quite common. While not all seizures that dogs experience are caused by epilepsy, this disorder is characterized by recurrent, periodic seizures that can occur with or without convulsions. When these episodes occur, they can be extremely frightening and distressing to witness, especially when a pet owner does not understand what is happening to their dog. If your pet has experienced one or more seizures, be sure to contact your veterinarian. If epilepsy is left untreated, the seizures will likely become more frequent and more severe.

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Feline Diabetes

What is diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus-also known as “sugar” diabetes-is a complex but common disease in which a cat’s body either doesn’t produce or doesn’t properly use insulin. During digestion, the fats, carbohydrates, and proteins that are consumed in the diet are broken down into smaller components that can be utilized by cells in the body. One component is glucose, a fuel that provides the energy needed to sustain life.

Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas, is responsible for regulating the flow of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. When insulin is deficient or ineffective, the cat’s body starts breaking down fat and protein stores to use as alternative energy sources. As a result, the cat eats more yet loses weight. Additionally, the cat develops high levels of sugar in the bloodstream, which is eliminated in the urine. In turn, sugar in the urine leads to excessive urination and thirst. Cat owners often notice these four classical signs of diabetes mellitus: ravenous appetite, weight loss, increased urination, and increased water consumption.

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Nutrition for a Healthier Dog

Laurie S. Coger, DVM, CVCP

More than ever before, owners are paying more attention to what goes in their dogs’ food bowls. The question of how and what a dog should be fed is often heatedly debated - premium kibble versus “look-alike” brands from wholesale clubs versus grocery store brands, raw, home-cooked, and fresh frozen. Should supplements be used, or is the food “complete and balanced”, as the labels state? Should grains be fed? Should bones be whole or ground? What about herbal supplements, joint supplements, vitamins, and probiotics? What about the special needs of the performance dog, older dog, or growing puppy?

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5 Simple Facts That the Top Dog Foods May Be Killing Your Dog

5 Simple Facts Why the Top Dog Foods May Be Killing Your Dog

Have you ever stopped to think that the top dog foods on the market may be, in fact, bad for your beloved dog?

If you are like most people, no, you haven’t. Humans, like dogs, are very trusting in their nature. We see, read, and hear all the ads that the producers of the top dog foods put out, and we believe them? Why?

1.) Because we just do 2.) We can’t understand the labels that are on the bags or cans of any of the generic or even major brands of top dog foods.

Now, not all dog food companies produce unhealthy dog food. But, if you actually did the research on it, you would probably find that the vast majority of the dog foods are not what they really should be.

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