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Canine
Cognitive Dysfunction
From your Veterinary Medicine Guide Article on this condition, highlighting treatment with the medication Anipryl®.
Canine
Cognitive Dysfunction
Also known as "dog Alzheimer's" or "old dog disease" find
out more about this geriatric behavioral change, from the About.com Dogs site.
Degenerative
Myelopathy
Links to information about this degenerative neurologic condition seen in dogs, particularly German Shepherds and other large breed dogs. Also known as Chronic Degenerative RadiculoMylopathy (CDRM).
Epilepsy - How to Recognize Seizures
How to recognize a seizure, what to do in an emergency, and how to manage this common veterinary medical condition.
Epilepsy
in Dogs
Symptoms, treatment, and an extensive list of possible seizure triggers.
Epilepsy
- Drug Cautions
Drugs that may not be good for epileptic dogs to take while on anticonvulsant medication (consult with your veterinarian). Additional information on Potassium Bromide therapy, emergency Valium administration, and cluster seizure management.
Epilepsy
- Genetics
Idiopathic Epilepsy and canine inheritance.
Epilepsy
- Living With An Epileptic Dog
Excellent tips and hints for care of the Epileptic dog - everything from how to give a pill, traveling, emergency situations, and daily monitoring.
Epilepsy
- Potassium Bromide Treatment
A bromide salt that can be used with phenobarbital or alone to help control seizures.
Epilepsy
- Canine Resources
Excellent resource for owners of epileptic dogs -- support and information about epilepsy, drugs, vaccinations, genetics, and other issues related to owning an epileptic pet.
Fibrocartilaginous Embolization
Also known as spinal infarct, this is an excellent description of this condition, complete with diagrams.
Illness-related
Anxiety
Also known as Geriatric Separation Anxiety. Personal and informative story of a geriatric pet diagnosed with a brain tumor and how it affected personality and behavior.
Intervertebral
Disc Disease (IVDD)
Detailed description of this condition in dogs, from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Intervertebral
Disc Disease (IVDD)
Compare a normal vertebral column and spinal cord and one with a prolapsed disk. (diagram)
Intervertebral
Disc Disease (IVDD)
Thorough discussion of this condition, complete with diagrams that aid in explanation.
Laryngeal
Paralysis
Diagrams help explain this breathing condition also known as "roaring".
Megaesophagus
Brief overview of this condition discussing management and heredity.
Megaesophagus
Definition of this condition from the Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary Medical Information.
Megaesophagus Diet Suggestion
Recipe (using dog's normal food) to help keep dog from regurgitating.
Myasthenia Gravis
"What you need to Know" about Myasthenia Gravis, from Mar Vista Animal Medical Center.
Myasthenia Gravis
Detailed FAQ on this neuromuscular disease, from: the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Rabies
Veterinary Q & A about this fatal disease that is transmissible to humans. Many more Rabies reference links included with this article.
Rabies
From the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Detailed information about the Rabies virus and disease, plus links to public health departments in the US.
Rabies
Overview of this fatal zoonotic disease, including a Shockwave animation detailing rabies transmission to humans.
Toxicity - Chocolate
Chocolate is toxic to dogs (and cats). It can cause tremors and seizures in large amounts. Find out what to watch for, and how much is too much.
Vestibular Syndrome
Common in middle aged to geriatric dogs, this syndrome is characterized by staggering, circling, and head tilt.
Vestibular
Syndrome
Also known as "Old Dog Vestibular Disease". Dogs experiencing this may be walking unsteadily or walking in circles, unable to keep their balance.
Vestibular
Syndrome
Overview on vestibular disease, from WB Thomas, DVM Dipl ACVIM (Neurology).
Wobbler
Syndrome
Oveview with diagram, from the Southern California Veterinary Referral Group.
Wobbler
Syndrome (Cervical Spondylomyelopathy )
A more technical overview, from Columbia Animal Hospital.
Wobbler Syndrome
Brief overview of symptoms, risks, and management of this spinal condition in dogs.
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