Kidney failure in dogs, due to an injury, severe infection, trauma or ingesting a toxin, can occur at any age. And canine kidney disease is often the first indication of a problem. Canine kidney disease affects up to 10% of dogs, and we start to see it when dogs reach the age of 5 or […]
dog hormonal diseases
Weimaraner Dog Diabetes Symptoms
Canine diabetes symptoms often develop gradually, and dog owners may not notice the symptoms of diabetes mellitus until it is in an advanced stage. Diabetes in dogs can be controlled with treatment, and knowing the signs of canine diabetes can help you catch it early and get started on treatment. Age of a Diabetic Dog […]
Does My Dog Have Diabetes?
Wondering, “Does my dog have diabetes?” Dog diabetes, while not curable, is treatable, if you are strict about diet, exercise and giving medications to your Weimaraner. If you find that your dog or puppy develops diabetes symptoms, it is very important that you consult with a veterinarian, as diabetes mellitus in dogs is a very […]
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Hypothyroidism in dogs is one of the most over diagnosed diseases in dogs, mostly because it has symptoms that are common in other hormonal imbalance disorders like Cushing’s, Addison’s, or diabetes mellitus. The simple definition of canine hypothyroidism is that your dog’s body has lower levels of thyroid hormones than your dog needs to thrive. […]
Natural Treatment for Cushing’s in Dogs
A natural treatment for Cushings certainly starts with your dog’s diet. But it does not stop there. There are also some relatively inexpensive and effective supplements that can help you control your dog’s Cushing’s disease. Cortisol – Good or Bad for Your Dog? Every dog has cortisol in his body. In normal dogs, it helps […]
To Treat Canine Cushing’s, You Need a Firm Diagnosis
In order to treat canine Cushing’s, you need to know which of the 3 types of Cushing’s disease your dog has. That is why it is so important to determine which type your dog has, and to confirm that your dog’s symptoms are, in fact, due to Cushing’s disease. Most people want to know if […]