What is a Brain Tumor? Cancer affecting the brain is common in older dogs and cats and can rarely be seen in younger animals. Tumors can arise primarily from the brain or can be caused by the spread of tumors located elsewhere in the body. The most common form of primary brain tumors in dogs […]
Chronic Renal Failure in Pets
What is Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)? Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is the gradual loss of function of the kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for excreting many naturally occurring waste products; when they begin to fail there is a build-up of substances such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and phosphorus. An excess of these products […]
Cushing’s Disease in Pets
What is Cushing’s Disease? Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) also known as Cushing’s disease in pets is a disorder in which excessive adrenal hormones are produced. It can be caused by abnormal pituitary gland function, tumors of the adrenal gland, or by high levels of doctor-prescribed steroid use. Pituitary-dependent HAC accounts for about 80% of all cases. It […]
Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
What is Degenerative Myelopathy? Degenerative myelopathy in dogs is a slowly progressive, non-inflammatory degeneration of the white matter of the spinal cord. It is most common in German Shepherds and Welsh Corgis but is occasionally recognized in other breeds. The cause is unknown, although genetic factors are suspected. Affected dogs are usually greater than 5 […]
Seizures in Pets
What Are Seizures? Seizures are the involuntary contractions of muscles due to abnormal electrical impulses in the brain. There are many causes of seizures in pets, with epilepsy being one of the most common ones. Epilepsy is an abnormality of the brain’s electrical activity that causes chronic, recurrent seizures. A diagnosis of epilepsy is made […]
Osteosarcoma in Dogs
What is Osteosarcoma? Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common bone tumor in dogs and can sometimes present in cats. It usually occurs in the leg bones of larger breeds. Osteosarcoma most often arises in middle-aged or elderly dogs but can arise in a dog of any age with larger breeds tending to develop tumors at […]
Dr. Vogelsang: Compassion, Composure and Care
Owning a pet can have a profound effect on someone’s life. No one understands this better than veterinarian Jessica Vogelsang. Having been an animal lover since the days of her childhood which were spent helping her grandmother take care of stray cats roaming their small Massachusetts neighborhood, Jessica’s desire to help animals has been her […]
TOP FAQ’S FOR CARE AND COMFORT THIS THANKSGIVING
Are You Prepared This Holiday Season For Receiving Your Four Legged Friends? Many of us will be traveling over these Holidays to see family and friends, that may include our four legged family. Here are some tips to keeping it a positive, stress-free, and a slightly less like a “Griswald” holiday. What are some […]
Reiki and Your Pet: An Overview
Alternative healing for animals is relatively new in a clinical sense, but the art of Reiki has been around for nearly a century. The therapy itself is also known as palm healing, or hands-on healing and focuses on the transference of energy (Reiki) through the palms, which allows for the body to self-heal as […]
Lessons in Life that Only a Senior Pet Can Deliver
Anyone who owns a pet who is in their golden years knows that with each passing year, they lose a little of that spring in their step. Despite any health issues that may arise, they are your companion and you love them more than anything. No amount of love can take away that our older […]
