The complete title of this story is: 3 Medical Conditions Every Pet Owner Should Know and The Miracle Treatments/Research To Cure Them, but it was way too long. One of the goals of Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog is to share information about diseases and conditions that leave pets paralyzed, partially immobile or with neurological problems and the modern advances to cure them. Today I’m sharing three that readers found most interesting.
Should your dog have Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy has been on the radar of treatments for dogs with arthritis for the past few years, but the procedure also greatly benefits pets with fractures, trauma and post-surgical wounds, chronic ear infections, bladder infections and much more. Cold laser therapy works by beaming photons into a pet’s skin that increases the healing process. Read more about laser therapy here….
Have you heard of Canine Valley Fever?
Valley Fever is a type of fungus that loves to grow in the dry and dusty soil of the Southwest. It can be life-threatening if it isn’t diagnosed early. Pet owners should be aware of the symptoms of Valley Fever and how it can be cured. Our story shares how a 7-lb. toy poodle named Rudy inhaled the tiny spores from this fungus and is battling a neurological complication of this disease.
Did you know French bulldogs are prone to a congenital spinal disease?
French bulldogs are often called the little comedians of the dog world, but nothing is funny about the inherited spinal problem they may carry in their DNA. Researchers at UC Davis Veterinary Center for Clinical Trials are trying to find the gene responsible for this painful condition. Once the gene is identified they plan to work with breeders to stop passing it to future generations. Read more about the study here…..
I think if breeders had their breeding dogs DNA tested for this and other genetic diseases if this disease couldn’t be eliminated also from the breed. With GSDs many breeders are now having DNA testing done on the dogs they use for breeding to eliminate most of the genetic diseases. Hip dysplasia is one along with several others. In the GSD, Collies and many other breeds responsible breeders have pretty much eliminated hip dysplasia among others diseases.
Wonderful study they are doing, and thanks for sharing this information!
Very important information, thanks for sharing!
Hi Miley,
I’m happy you dropped by.
Great post! I have never heard of Canine Valley Fever. Interesting!
I’d never heard of Valley Fever in dogs before… thanks for the share!
I am so appreciative of this post. Losing Leo so early and so suddenly has me paranoid about so many things now. Poor Harley, he’s almost like a “Bubble Doodle” – I’m getting better at letting go, but I am grateful to bloggers who share – because knowledge is power. Thank you so much for writing this.
Hi Cathy,
I’m glad this story was helpful to you. Comments like yours is why I started this project. I completely understand the bubble you are keeping Harley in because after my experience with Sophie, I worry all the time about my other dog Cody.
So important, great post.
Makes me sad hearing about the French Bulldogs. I know there’s quite a few breeds that have some pretty serious genetic health issues. I really hope breeders start using better health standards and testing to ensure those horrible conditions don’t continue to get passed on. I remember reading about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and their mitral valve disease. It shows up in most of them at some point in their life and it’s the most common cause of death for them.
Hi Jen,
Thanks for your comment. I didn’t know about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, but I truly hope once these mutated genes are identified in other breeds, people will be more responsible when they mate the animals.
Thank you for sharing this information!
Great post – it’s a shame so many breeds have genetic health issues.
Great information! Thank you for sharing!
Great post! I never heard of Canine Valley Fever before. I’m just wondering whether it happens on bunnies as well? Still have to be careful, I guess.
Megan
Bella, I love all the great information you give on your website about bunnies!