Diabetes in dogs is due to a change in the metabolism of sugar in the body. Starches and simple sugars like glucose come from the diet. Sugar entering cells is controlled by a hormone called insulin which is produced from the pancreas. Sugar passes into cells via a...
A dog’s kidneys are responsible for filtering blood in order to maintain certain substances within the bloodstream and eliminate unwanted molecules and toxins along with excess water to produce urine. The kidneys are also responsible for keeping normal concentrations...
Obesity in dogs reflects the same problem the majority of people in the U.S. are battling. Obesity affects joint problems like arthritis, increases the risk of diabetes development, can compromise respiration (pickwickian syndrome), and, sadly, reduces both the...
Arthritis is a degenerative process caused by the progressive loss of joint cartilage, the development of irregular bone or spurs, and thickening of the capsule around the joint. Arthritis can be attributed to abnormal formation of the joint that causes it to wear out...
It is estimated that over 80% of dogs have some form of dental disease by age three. Some dogs are more prone to dental disease, with small dogs being over-represented due to their oral cavities harboring more bacteria. Periodontal disease results from the combined...
