A new clinical study of dogs with elevated liver enzymes has verified the beneficial results seen in practice with Hepato Support from Rx Vitamins.

The multibillion dollar pet food industry has recently seen the addition of a new dietary therapy that promises to promote “thyroid health” in a can, or if you prefer, a bag.

The liver performs an incredible number of functions to maintain health of animals, including filtering out toxins, storing sugar, and making proteins. 

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary passing of urine. Pets can be incontinent for many different reasons.

The first step in the management of feline CRF is to determine, if possible, the cause of the renal disease.

I am a very strong advocate of obtaining any indicated non-invasive diagnostic information when treating a sick pet. 

Nutritional intake in the patient with hepatobiliary disease provides the cornerstone of balanced medical care. Optimal recommendations require consideration of general nutritional principles, special species requirements and contemporary needs uniquely related to the patient’s medical problem.   Although general recommendations follow well-established guidelines developed to meet metabolic requirements for normal health, there is little information […]

  Chronic kidney disease is defined as kidney disease that has been present for months to years. Chronic renal disease (CRD), chronic renal failure (CRF), and chronic renal insufficiency refer to the same condition. CKD is not a single disease.

 Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder of canines, and up to 80% of cases result from autoimmune (lymphocytic) thyroiditis.

Pyometra is an infection of the uterus in dogs and cats causing a variety of clinical and pathological signs related to genital and systemic disease. 

Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands. Hyperthyroidism occurs most commonly in older cats and is rare in dogs.

Diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t  produce enough insulin. Insulin is required for the body to efficiently use sugars, fats and proteins.