See how Addison’s affects me: Addison’s Disease in Your Dog Treating Hypoadrenocorticism Ron Hines DVM PhD Some dogs develop the opposite problem, Cushing’s disease. Their adrenal glands produce too much cortisol. What Is Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)? I am going to tell you some things about hypoadrenocorticism – a long word for a comparatively simple, but … Read more
How Often Should My Dog Receive Vaccinations? What Vaccinations Should My Dog Get? Ron Hines DVM PhD Times change. There is no need for you to read this article anymore. Instead: Go to an update on which vaccines to give, how often and when You can also read about diseases that your dog needs … Read more
Ten Ways To Have A Good Relationship With Your Veterinarian Choosing the Right Veterinarian For Your Pet Ron Hines DVM PhD Select A Veterinarian Whose Personality And Values Are Similar to Yours When I wrote this article a number of years ago, I said that the best way to choose your veterinarian was the … Read more
Memory Loss In Your Dog & Cat CDS, CCDS, Dementia “Doggie Alzheimer’s” Ron Hines DVM PhD portosystemic shunts? hepatic encephalopathy? Hepatic Microdysplasia? Bile Acids test when due to liver disease? NeuroCare™? What Exactly Is Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome? Age takes its toll on the body – ours and our pets. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS or … Read more
Fleas And Ticks On Your Dog, Cat Or Ferret And What To Do? Ron Hines DVM PhD Fleas & ticks your newer options NexGard® Bravecto® Simparica® Credelio® Flea allergy? Cytopoint®? We got too plump on the “flea shots”? Test us for flea allergies? Before you read this article – or any … Read more
Caring For Your Older Dog And Cat Ron Hines DVM PhD Problems of elderly cats Older dogs Arthritis in your dog Pain in cats Most pets and people are born with healthy bodies. Nature gave these bodies extra capacity than what they needed to make up for the wear and … Read more
Demodectic Mange In Your Dog Ron Hines DVM PhD For the newest mange treatment options go here For the other kind of mange, Sarcoptic, go here What Causes Demodectic Mange In My Dog? The two most common causes of mange in dogs are the demodectic mange and the sarcoptic mange mite parasites. Cats … Read more
Dog Health Care Articles Ron Hines DVM PhD Portal to all of Dr. Hines’ animal health care articles Portal to donation page for devices that don’t display it At What Age Should I Spay Or Neuter My Dog? Thoughts On Choosing The Right Pet Thoughts On Choosing The Right Dog Food – … Read more
Ferret Health Articles Ron Hines DVM PhD Is A Ferret Right For Me? Ear Problems In Your Ferret Diarrhea In Your Ferret Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Your Ferret Cardiomyopathy & Heart Failure In Your Ferret Lymphoma/Lymphosarcoma In Your Ferret Distemper In Your Ferret And How To Prevent It Insulinoma In Your Ferret Heartworms In … Read more
Dog Owner Feedback From Cytopoint® Users Ron Hines DVM PhD Back to Cytopoint article Dog Owner Feedback From Apoquel® Users Let Me Know How Cytopoint® Works For Your Dog Cytopoint® Not Working? What is your dog’s name? What breed is your dog? Is your dog a male or a female? Neutered or Intact? How old … Read more