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Tremors in Dogs: Causes and What They Mean
Like seizures, tremors are involuntary rhythmic muscle movements that look like shaking, shivering, or trembling. They can be rapid or slow, involve the whole body or just one part, and vary in intensity from mild to incapacitating. Tremors in dogs have many possible causes and can mean very different things. What Is the Difference Between…
What Are Signs of Neck Pain in Dogs?
When pain arises after some sort of traumatic event, it is easy to identify. However, neck pain often occurs in dogs without any obvious trauma. Therefore, signs of dog neck pain can be difficult to recognize, but it’s our job as pet parents to look for clues. Is your dog holding its head low or…
Toad Poisoning in Dogs: Everything Pet Parents Should Know
Florida is home to quite a diverse population, including people from all over the world, a rich marine life, and an extensive list of reptiles and amphibians; in addition to bears, big cats, wild boars, and monkeys… Yep, monkeys. Being a travel and trade hub, while boasting an inviting climate, Florida has become a breeding ground…
10 Symptoms of a Stroke in Dogs
It was once thought that strokes only occurred in humans, but small animal cerebrovascular accidents are being diagnosed more often today due to the increased availability of pet MRI. It turns out that strokes are pretty common in our animal friends, so it’s important to recognize dog stroke symptoms. What Is a Dog Stroke?…
CBD for Dog Seizures: The Honest Truth
Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common type of seizures in dogs, but it has no identifiable cause. It affects up to 5% of canines, making it the most prevalent neurological condition seen in dogs. Even with anti-seizure medication, most dogs with epilepsy will continue having seizures, and all prescriptions have the potential for serious side…
Dog Arching Back and Walking Off Balance: What to Do Next
Is your dog arching its back like a cat? When this behavior persists outside of your pup’s regular stretching routine, it could actually indicate a medical emergency. Back arching, also called kyphosis, can alternatively be described as abdomen tucking, which makes sense, as it often suggests gastrointestinal distress. However, it is also an extremely common…
How Much Does a Dog MRI Cost?
The cost of a dog MRI depends on many things. First, let’s talk a little bit about what MRI is. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a completely non-invasive, pain-free way of looking at the internal structures of the body. It uses an extraordinarily strong magnet and highly specialized equipment to do so. The patient lies…
Preventing Dog Obesity: How to Give Your Dog a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that 55.8% of America’s dogs are overweight. Just like in humans, dog obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer. Extra pounds also exacerbate other conditions in dogs, like neurological issues. In fact, obese dogs of all breeds are at increased risk of Intervertebral Disc…
3 Barks for Paws in the Park
This year’s Paws in the Park was barktastic! On February 21st, Team SEVN headed out to Waterfront Park to frolic with West Palm Beach’s cutest pups and coolest peeps at this FREE event. Tails were wagging and hearts were throbbing as attendees enjoyed live music and entertainment, local food trucks and beer, making new friends,…
My Dog Can’t Stand Up: What You Should Do
There are many possible reasons why a dog can’t stand up, ranging from toxicity, injuries, and orthopedic reasons to infections, illnesses, and cardiovascular reasons. Here, we will take a look at five neurological reasons for your dog’s sudden inability to stand. 5 Neurological Reasons Your Dog Can’t Stand Up As veterinary neurologists, one of the…