The intestinal tract contains trillions of microbes in the gut.  That is approximately 10 times the number of cells in the body! These microorganisms influence the health of the host in a number of different ways: provide nutritional substrates, modulate the immune system, and provide defense against microbes that may cause disease.

The summer is a time to relax and enjoy the warm weather as well as get together with family and friends for holiday festivities.  Don’t forget to keep your fur-family safe! Summertime activities can often be stressful for both dogs and horses.

Ringworm: Fungal Infection “Dermatophytosis” in Cats, Dogs, & Horses! 

VIDEO OTOSCOPY FOR THE OPTIMAL MANAGEMENT OF OTITIS MEDIA AND CHRONIC OTITIS EXTERNA

Dogs can have skin tumors just like people.  They are also subject to sun-induced skin problems such as actinic dermatoses, histiocytomas, squamous cell carcinomas and more.  Some of these masses (lumps and bumps) are cause for worry while others are harmless.  The trick is figuring out how to tell “which is which”! 

Canine Skin Solutions Inc. is a company developed by two board certified veterinary dermatologists for pet parents struggling with skin disease in their own pet.

Canine Skin Solutions has created a quick compilation of ear tips to use in your everyday care for your dog’s ear…be the canals healthy or in need of medical attention!

Melatonin is a common supplement used as a sleep aid in people.  It is also being used to stimulate hair growth in dogs. Let’s explore some facts about this hormone.

CUSHING’S SYNDROME:  YOUR DOG IS PRODUCING WAY TOO MUCH CORTISOL….A STEROID HORMONE.  THE ADRENAL GLAND MUST BE STOPPED FROM PRODUCING THIS HORMONE IN EXCESS AMOUNTS IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE PROBLEM.

DOES MY DOG HAVE CUSHING’S SYNDROME?

There are many clinical signs associated with Cushing’s syndrome (also called hyperadrenocorticism) in dogs. These signs usually come on very gradually and, because of this slow onset, these changes are often written off as part of the normal aging process. The following is a list of common symptoms that an owner might observe in their pet at home.