Your dog is yelping in pain, and you notice that he is having trouble moving his back legs. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a "slipped disc" in the spinal column that can result in excruciating pain and possible paralysis due to compression of the spinal cord. Certain dog breeds are predisposed to this neurological ailment, … Continue reading Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats
The Meowing Vet provides dog owners with an in-depth educational resource on the complex endocrine disorder of canine Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's Disease, a disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of stress hormone. Learn more about the potential multi-organ complications of this "stressful" endocrine disorder below... *Note: the terms "hyperadrenocorticism" and "Cushing's Disease" … Continue reading Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines