Pet Nutrition & Health Blog

Taking Care of Your Pet's Dental Health Leads to a Healthier, Longer Life For Them

Taking Care of Your Pet's Dental Health Leads to a Healthier, Longer Life For Them

Offensive dog breath is often due to tartar build-up and bacteria on the surface of the teeth. Tartar (the accumulation of minerals, food particles and bacteria) typically accumulates at the gingival surface where the tooth and gum meet. When not routinely addressed, the gum line can become irritated and inflamed, resulting in gingivitis. 

Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia Platelet Disease

Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia Platelet Disease

Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT) is a common condition found in the equine, canine, and rarely, feline world. This disease recently plagued a four-year-old husky of a very dear friend of mine, taking its life far too soon. Having never heard of this disease, I assumed it must be incredibly rare and decided to do a bit more research. Sadly, this assumption was horribly incorrect. IMT is not uncommon and ranges between species, age, breed, sex, etc. There is often no rhyme or reason behind it, and because of this, it’s difficult to diagnose and treat. So, for this blog post, we’ll take a closer look inside this disease.