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| Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in. -- Mark Twain |
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Written by Dr. Kim Niblett
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Tuesday, 11 January 2005
 On behalf of everyone working behind the scenes, I would like to thank you for visiting our site. Without you, a growing community such as this could not exist and thrive. The Vets Love Pets online community is designed to give pet owners, breeders, animal enthusiasts, and veterinarians and place to spend time online with others who share the same passion.
One of the cornerstones of our philosophy here at Vets Love Pets is that education is the key to good animal health, which is why the majority of our webspace is dedicated to providing visitors with up to date pet information - most of which is actually written by practicing veterinarians. This allows you to be confident that the information you are getting is from credible sources.
Some of the best features of this website include our Forums, where you can share information with other community members, or even Ask the Vet questions about your pet, as well as our extensive selection of Dog and Cat Articles. You can also check out our Pet Gallery and our extensive Web Links section to other great pet sites out there on the web. If you register for a free account, you will also be able to submit your own articles, news items or weblinks to add to the community!
New articles, features and pictures will be added regularly, so be such to check back often!
Dr. Kim Niblett
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Written by Ann Marie Falk
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Sunday, 21 March 2004
Sterilization helps combat the pet overpopulation problem and also curbs unwanted behaviors in dogs not  selected for breeding. In the past the only way to stop a dog from fathering litter after litter of unwanted puppies was surgical castration. Now a new option exists: Neutersol, an injected chemical sterilization product.
Neutersol is currently labeled for use only in male dogs between the ages of 3 and 10 months with an appropriate testicle size. It is available by prescription from a veterinarian and should be given only by a veterinarian or other person trained in giving these injections.
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Contributed by Dr. Margo B. Maloney
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Tuesday, 11 January 2005
Hypothyroidism is the most common hormonal problem of the dog characterized by numerous disorders of the skin and other organs due to a lack of thyroid hormone activity. There are two main causes of primary hypothyroidism: 1) lymphocytic thyroiditis (an infiltration of the thyroid gland with an immune system cell called the “lymphocyte”), and 2) idiopathic thyroid atrophy (decrease in the size of the thyroid gland; cause unknown).
Lymphocytic thryroiditis is probably the most common cause of thyroid disease in the dog. This disease has been noted as an inherited trait in several breeds; Golden Retriever, Brittany, Chow Chow, Great Dane, Boxer, Doberman Pinscher, Afghan Hound, Poodle, and Newfoundland. There is no sex predilection for canine hypothyroidism. Although any age may be affected, the average age for dogs with this disease is between 6 and 10 years. The onset of hypothyroidism tends to occur at an earlier age (2 to 3 years) in large and giant breeds. Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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Contributed by Dr. Margo B. Maloney
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Tuesday, 11 January 2005
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) or “arthritis” is a condition which can affect one or more joints in the dog. In some cases it can be accounted for by a history of “wear n’ tear” to the joint. Hip Dysplasia results in DJD because of the wearing of bone on bone due to the malalignment of the femurs and the pelvis. A ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (ligament in the dog’s knee) causes wear on the bones of the dog’s stifle (knee) often resulting in DJD. Rheumatoid arthritis is a part of a complex, generalized disease of the body connective tissue that can result in arthritis. Septic arthritis is caused by an infectious agent that gains access to the animal’s joint. Many bacteria ( Streptococcus sp., Staphylococcus sp., Pasteurella sp.), spirochetes (Borrelia sp. responsible for Lyme Disease), fungi (Coccidiodes sp., Cryptococcus sp.), and viral organisms can cause an inflammatory reaction in the dog’s joints which results in arthritis. Other cases of DJD simply occur with advancing age. Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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Contributed by Dr. Margo B. Maloney
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Tuesday, 11 January 2005
If you have been involved with dogs for any length of time, undoubtedly you have experienced a beloved canine’s fight with cancer. As an otherwise healthy dog ages, a single tumor or multiple malignant sites may arise due to “pre-programmed” genetics, hormonal imbalances, trauma, long-term inflammation, exposure to toxins, dietary inadequacies, or “just because”.
Lymphoma is the most common malignancy that involves the body system which produces the blood cells. This type of cancer is the most responsive to chemotherapy (use of drugs that are toxic to cancer cells). Lymphoma accounts for approximately 90% of canine blood tumors. Affected dogs are typically middle-aged. The sex of the dog nor whether or not it has been neutered is not a predisposing factor for the development of lymphoma. Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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