New Year's Eve can be a challenging time for pets. While we humans welcome the New Year with fireworks and celebrations, these traditions can cause stress and anxiety for our four-legged friends. In this article we present comprehensive strategies and tips to get your dog or cat through New Year's Eve safely and relaxed.
A research team led by the Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Laboratory) at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) has validated a new diagnostic index that will help veterinarians assess chronic gastrointestinal dysfunction in dogs in the future could be the key to diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases.
In a recent article published in the journal Animals, GI Lab researchers tested their Dysbiosis Index (DI) on the microbiomes of 296 dogs and demonstrated that their index is a valid diagnostic tool for distinguishing between acute and chronic GI dysfunction and detecting it of non-GI diseases.
Osteochondrodysplasia, a hereditary disease that occurs in Scottish Fold cats, among others, is an important issue for cat lovers and breeders. In this article you will learn everything you need to know about this disease, its symptoms, genetic causes and possible treatment approaches.
Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PK Def.) is a genetic disease that occurs particularly in certain breeds of cats. This disease, caused by a mutation in the PKGL gene, leads to a shortened lifespan of red blood cells and results in anemia. In this article, we take a thorough look at PK deficiency, from its genetics to recommended tests.
Guinea pigs are popular pets, but they can be susceptible to respiratory illnesses. In this article, we provide comprehensive information about identifying, preventing, and treating respiratory diseases in these small rodents.
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a compound derived from the hemp plant and is gaining increasing recognition for its therapeutic properties in dogs. CBD oil for dogs is made from industrial hemp plants and does not contain THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.
The study “BrachySound: machine learning based assessment of respiratory sounds in dogs” is an important step in veterinary medicine, especially in the diagnosis of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) in dogs. This research, led by a team of experienced scientists, uses machine learning to objectively analyze and classify breathing sounds in dogs. This represents an innovative approach that complements and potentially improves traditional diagnostic methods.
Rabbit owners know how enriching the company of these fluffy companions can be. However, rabbit health can be affected by various diseases, with encephalitozoonosis being one of the serious challenges. In this article, we will take a closer look at this disease, its symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment strategies.
The doc4pets Academy is known for its individual and small group-based training in the field of veterinary medicine. The TPLO technique (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) has become an essential component in modern veterinary orthopedics. Our TPLO courses are aimed at all those veterinarians who want to further their education and refine their surgical skills.
This year we were able to achieve the title of “Top Veterinary Practice 2024” with all three of our companies. Both the small animal center in Karlsruhe and our practices in Malsch and Renchen were voted the top veterinary practice 2024 by you. This means that the small animal center in Karlsruhe has already become the top veterinary practice in 2024 four times in a row.
