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  • Hypothyroidism is the Most Common Hormone Imbalance of Dogs Open link in new window
    5/3/2026
    Hypothyroidism is the most common hormone imbalance in dogs. While it seems like it would be a simple subject, there are complexities.
  • Benazepril (Lotensin) Open link in new window
    5/3/2026
    Benazepril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, also called an ACE inhibitor or simply an ACEI. Benazepril effectively acts as a dilator of blood vessels.
  • Colchicine (Colcrys) Open link in new window
    5/3/2026
    Colchicine is used in scarring diseases such as hepatic cirrhosis and in abnormal protein depositions such as amyloidosis.
  • Erythromycin (Ery-tab, Ery-Ped, Eryc) Open link in new window
    5/3/2026
    Today erythromycin has seen some resurgence in popularity. This is partly because of over use of drugs that had previously eclipsed erythromycin. Staphylococci developed resistance to the new drugs leading to a return to older drugs.
  • Enrofloxacin (Baytril) Open link in new window
    5/3/2026
    This medication may be used in either dogs or cats to combat different types of infections, especially those involving Pseudomonas. Enrofloxacin is also active against Staphylococci, and thus is commonly used for skin infections.
  • Physical Exam Checklist for Pets: First Aid Open link in new window
    4/30/2026
    To identify an illness or abnormal situation, you must first be able to recognize what is normal for your pet.
  • Glipizide (Glucotrol) Open link in new window
    4/30/2026
    This oral medication works by causing the pancreas to release insulin more effectively. It also helps increase tissue sensitivity so that smaller doses of insulin may have a greater effect. Some cats will respond adequately to this treatment and thus avoid the use of insulin injections at home.
  • Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs Open link in new window
    4/29/2026
    Laryngeal paralysis results when the abductor muscles of the larynx cannot work properly. This means no expanding and opening of the larynx for a deep breath; the laryngeal folds simply flop weakly and flaccidly. This means that when one needs a deep breath, one does not get one. This can create tremendous anxiety (imagine attempting to take a deep breath and finding that you simply cannot). Anxiety leads to more rapid breathing and more distress. A respiratory crisis from the partial obstruction can emerge creating an emergency and even death.
  • Snail Bait Poisoning in Dogs Open link in new window
    4/29/2026
    Snail bait is commonly formulated in pellets and flavored with molasses or bran to attract snails, and unfortunately is attractive to dogs as well. Very little snail bait is required to cause poisoning (less than a teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight).
  • Eyelid Masses in Dogs Open link in new window
    4/25/2026
    The eyelid margins of dogs, cats, and people are made of tissues including skin, oil glands, and an inner lining similar to the gums inside the mouth. 

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