For Your Dog’s Health
We know that your dog's health is important to you. The information here will be helpful whether your dog is healthy or affected by a disease. Please remember that the information contained here cannot substitute for the advice of your veterinarian.
Dog Health Articles: the articles below contain more detailed information on canine health issues. They can be filtered by research area.
Urinary Accidents July 5, 2011
Dr. Nancy Kay discusses common causes for urinary accidents by dogs.
Trends in Veterinary Medicine June 28, 2011
Dr. Nancy Kay breaks down the results of the recently released State of Pet Health 2011 Report from Banfield Pet Hospital.
Sugarless Gum Poses Danger to Dogs June 1, 2011
Dr. Patrick Mahaney warns of the danger of toxicity to dogs caused by sugarless chewing gum.
Normal Abnormalities May 24, 2011
Nancy Kay, DVM describes the idea of a "normal abnormality" - something that is worthy of note within a patient's medical record, yet is an anticipated abnormality given the animal's age, breed, or circumstances and is highly unlikely to ever become a significant health issue.
Cognitive Dysfunction in Senior Dogs May 23, 2011
Your dog's changing behavior may be more than simply aging. Pet owners may be unaware of a common condition called cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), similar to Alzheimer's disease in humans.
Summer Dangers for Dogs May 17, 2011
Dogs face serious risks when temperatures rise. Owners should be aware of the signs of heat stroke and know how to prevent it from happening to their dog.
Chihuahuas Are Among Toy Breeds Affected by Syringomyelia May 1, 2011
Syringomyelia is a disorder of the central nervous system that commonly occurs in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Most Cavaliers are believed to have SM secondary to Chiari-like malformation (CM), a condition in which the brain is too big for the skull, causing it to be crushed and pushed out of the foramen magnum, the funnel-like opening to the vertebral canal. This obstructs the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in and out of the skull, causing fluid to accumulate in the spinal cord. While it is not known how widespread SM is in Chihuahuas, multiple cases have been reported. Other affected toy breeds include Brussels Griffon, Maltese, Pomeranians and Yorkshire Terriers.
Giving Eyesight to the Blind April 27, 2011
Ophthalmologists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have restored vision to dogs and provide hope to human patients.
Eyes are the Prize: Identifying the Cause of Lens Luxation in Terriers April 25, 2011
Research Success Story for the discovery of genetic mutation associated with Lens Luxation.
Research in American Staffordshire Terriers Gives Scientists a Fresh Look at a Rare Human Disease April 25, 2011
Research success story on descovery of genetic mutation associated with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinose in American Staffordshire Terriers.
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Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
