Gunny here. . I’ve been doing a little relaxing, visiting with my dog and cat friends, and catching up on my research. I like to watch YouTube videos about history and the origin of things when I’m not visiting friends. . A friend recently asked me about what I...
Much of what we know about laryngeal paralysis (LarPar or LP) comes from horses. In horses, it’s sometimes called “roaring”; horses on the track will make strange breath sounds when running hard when they have LP such that they sound like they are roaring. But first,...
Anesthesia reactions happen. Even in the best circumstances – reactions can happen. Sometimes it’s due to ineffective kidney function, sometimes it’s due to the animal being overweight, or interaction with food additives, or other medications, or...
An undescended testicle is also called cryptorchid or monorchid. By the time most puppies go home between 8 and 12 weeks old, the male puppy will have both testicles descended into his scrotal sac. Interestingly, northern breeds and some working dogs seem to delay...
One of the great things about alternative medicine is it helps so many patients and in so many different ways. I would like to share a few examples with you: Recently, a friend of mine was having vertigo, a terrible case of dizziness that did not stop. The neurologist...
While Susie’s name has been changed to protect the innocent, her story shows how important it is to act quickly, asking your veterinarian for help if you ever have any doubt about the situation. Susie’s issue has to do an awful lot with the fact that...
