Neuroplasticity in Non-human Animals
While neuroplasticity is an established and well-studied phenomenon in human brains, less is known about if or how it applies to animals. This article looks…
Category: Dogs
Using Data and Neuroimaging to Help Understand the Brains of Animals?
Combining data from the brain atlas and MRI/fMRI neuroimaging can help shed light about the brains of companion animals, horses, and pigs. ? When it…
Groundbreaking research offers new approach to cancer treatment in veterinary patients
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) have uncovered a novel strategy to enhance the body’s immune…
Acupuncture for Nervous System Disorders in Veterinary Patients
Acupuncture has been shown to effectively improve nervous system disorders in veterinary patients in ways more conventional medical approaches cannot. Can acupuncture help veterinary…
Chiropractic Care for Improving Mobility in Aging Dogs
Chiropractic care is an effective diagnostic and therapeutic modality for identifying and treating primary causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction in dogs. Geriatric animals account for half…
Applications of Regenerative Medicine in Veterinary Hematology
How regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy are being increasingly utilized to enhance hematological knowledge in companion animals and treat related conditions in these species. …
Regenerative Medicine for Organ Failure in Dogs
Though further studies are required, regenerative medicine using mesenchymal stem cells is a potentially effective alternative to organ transplantation in dogs, and could significantly improve…
Nutritional Strategies for Joint Health in Dogs
Used alongside weight management and adequate exercise, nutritional strategies for joint health in dogs include a balanced diet, glycosaminoglycans, and quick-acting pain-relieving herbs. Supporting canine…
Under construction: Using Bioengineered Scaffolds to Repair and Replace Canine Tissue
Just as stem cell therapy has gone from an experimental concept to an approved and commercially available treatment option for canine patients, bioengineered scaffolds will…
Nonantibiotic Approaches to Canine Recurrent UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose a significant challenge in veterinary medicine, causing considerable morbidity in canine patients and often leading to repeated antibiotic use. With…
Chinese Herb Extract as a Solution for Canine Dental Caries
Dental caries, while not as common in dogs as in humans, still affects approximately 5% of the canine population. Labradors are particularly susceptible, though other…
Study Reveals the Most Effective Cooling Method for Hyperthermia in Dogs
Exercise-induced hyperthermia is a critical concern for working dogs, especially during high-intensity activities. This condition can lead to severe health risks if not addressed promptly.…
