Tularemia (‘Rabbit Fever’) is a bacterial disease which is usually mild in healthy dogs but can prove deadly for pets that are immune compromised. Here's more from our Cordova vets on the symptoms of Tularemia in dogs, how it is spread, and how it can be treated.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is seen in dogs across the US with symptoms ranging from mild to potentially life-threatening. Today we share some of the most common symptoms seen in dogs, as well as the treatments available for this tick-borne disease and how to help protect your dog against RMSF.
Dogs contract Ehrlichiosis after begin bitten by a tick infected with the Ehrlichia organism. It is essential to diagnose and treat Ehrlichiosis as early as possible in order to prevent the disease from becoming more severe. In today's post our Cordova vets share more about this serious condition including symptoms of Ehrlichiosis in dogs.
Babesiosis or Babesia infection is a predominantly tick-borne disease found in dogs and other mammals across the US. Today our Cordova vets share some of the symptoms of this serious disease, along with the available treatments for Babesiosis and how you can help to prevent your dog from falling victim to a Babesia infection.
If your dog has chronic kidney disease, feeding them the right diet is going to be an essential part of their treatment. For dogs with kidney disease, our Cordova vets may recommend a therapeutic diet with increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids and restricted amounts of protein, phosphorus and sodium. Here's why...
In today's blog our vets at Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital in Cordova share a little about the causes and treatment of kidney failure in dogs, as well as the signs and symptoms of kidney failure that dog owners should watch for.
When it comes to boarding your pet while you’re away, you have many options to choose from. If your pet has specific medical needs, medical boarding may be your best choice. Our Cordova vets explain why.
Much like us, your dog can experience asthma attacks in varying degrees of severity from mild to life-threatening. In today's blog our Cordova emergency vets share the causes, symptoms and treatments for asthma in dogs, as well as what you should do if your dog has an asthma attack.
Like their people, dogs can develop pneumonia. While pneumonia can be serious in dogs, treatment is available and most dogs recover well. Here's more from our Cordova vets about the signs and symptoms of pneumonia in dogs, and how this condition is treated.
Our Cordova vets understand that finding a lump on your canine companion can be upsetting. While many lumps are not cancerous, there are a number of cancers which are commonly found in dogs, and it can be helpful to know the signs of this serious condition.
