Heartworm Disease in Dogs

WHAT IS HEARTWORM DISEASE? Heartworm disease is caused by a blood-borne parasites known as Dirofilaria immitis. It is a very serious and potentially fatal disease in our dogs. The parasites are found in mosquitos and once a mosquito that has the parasite bites the dog, the larvae migrate through the bloodstream towards the heart. There [...]

Cushing’s Disease

Cushing’s Disease ( Hyperadrenocorticism) Cushing's syndrome happens when your dog’s body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. This hormone helps him respond to stress, control his weight, fight infections, and stabilize his blood sugar levels. But too much or too little cortisol can cause problems. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, located [...]

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