Let’s watch an ELONGATED SOFT PALATE (ESP) so we can UNDERSTAND it ! The SOFT PALATE = soft part at the back of the throat. In FLAT FACED BREEDS with ESP it extends into the THROAT & BLOCKS the WINDPIPE (trachea) which PROHIBITS normal BREATHING which = a RESPIRATORY OBSTRUCTION. Stress, excitement, heat, barking & [...]
Ricky’s puppy revealed hair loss & a skin infection Demodex are parasitic mange mites that cause a skin condition called demodicosis. These microscopic monsters live in your dog’s hair follicles & oil glands ! With localized demodicosis, symptoms are usually mild & affect a dog’s face, trunk, or legs. You may notice thinning hair, scaly [...]
KENNEL COUGH (Infectious Tracheobronchitis) is a canine respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica & canine parainfluenza virus. These pathogens attack the cilia lining the respiratory tract & cause inflammation of the upper airway. This leads to irritation of the airways & a dry cough. It also makes your dog more susceptible to a secondary infection. [...]
Missing teeth are common in smooshed faced dog, especially in smaller patients. It is important to obtain dental teeth X-rays in areas where teeth are missing to rule out unerupted teeth associated with Dentigerous cysts. Dentigerous cysts are fluid filled lesions associated with unerupted teeth. The most commonly affected teeth in the dog are the [...]
Let’s OPEN the AIRWAYS in these FLAT FACED DOGS ! Imagine STRUGGLING to BREATHE on a DAILY BASIS ! Dr. Boazman explains that those adorable SMUSHED faced (Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, & Boxers) all have something in common: they are BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS These breeds possess the flat face, pushed-up nose, narrow nostrils, & large eyes. [...]
Panosteitis typically occurs in young, growing, larger breed dogs like Dobermans, Great Danes, Retrievers & especially German Shepherds; but it’s been documented in many breeds. There are many theories about why panosteitis occurs, ranging from infectious agents to nutritional causes to genetics, but none of these have been proven! The good news is that it’s [...]
PNUT’s 1st FEAR FREE PUPPY was a MAJOR SUCCESS Life is ALWAYS Better with FOOD! Watch as Pnut enjoys his FEAR FREE puppy The way to a dog’s heart is through the stomach! We recommend that you bring your pet HUNGRY for their vet visit, that way we can keep them distracted & happy during [...]
