Jennifer Bailey

United States

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Adequan for Dogs

1 week ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Adequan is an injectable medication for the treatment of osteoarthritis in dogs. It is a disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD), meaning it can reverse some of the damage that occurs in arthritic joints. Adequan contains polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG), which has been shown to inhibit catabolic enzymes that contribute to the destruction of cartilage in arthritic joints. PSGAG has also been shown to stimulate the production of anabolic enzymes.
Acid Reflux in Dogs

1 month ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Acid reflux, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), is a painful condition in people—and in dogs. Proper diagnosis of this condition in dogs can be challenging because unlike in people, dogs cannot tell us when or where they hurt or the type of pain they are experiencing. Symptoms of Acid Reflux in DogsSymptoms of GERD in dogs include regurgitation, decreased appetite, difficulty swallowing, and acting uncomfortable.
Managing Idiopathic Epilepsy in Dogs

2 months ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Seizures in dogs can have several different triggers or causes. When no trigger or cause for seizure activity is found, then a dog is presumed to have idiopathic epilepsy. Diagnosing Idiopathic Epilepsy in DogsIdiopathic epilepsy affects young dogs between the ages of six months and six years. As the name implies, the cause of idiopathic epilepsy is unknown. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, meaning that other causes of seizures must be ruled out before making this diagnosis.
SARDS in Dogs - Whole Dog Journal

2 months ago | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Losing your vision can be a life-altering event. The same is true for our dogs. There are several causes of blindness in dogs—one of those causes is sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS). SARDS is characterized by the sudden and rapid destruction of photoreceptors in the retina. The retina is located at the back of the eye. Photoreceptors in the retina capture light that enters the eye and convert the light into electrical signals.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs

Jan 22, 2025 | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Bumping into furniture, reluctance to go outside at night—these are signs of visual impairment. There are several causes of visual impairment and blindness in dogs—one of those causes is progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). PRA is the gradual destruction of photoreceptors in the retina. The retina is located at the back of the eye. Photoreceptors in the retina capture light that enters the eye and convert the light into electrical signals. These signals are sent to the brain through the optic nerve.
Seborrhea in Dogs

Dec 27, 2024 | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Got flaky skin? Maybe with a little odor and grease? Your dog may have seborrhea. Seborrhea is not a disease, but a description of an abnormal process occurring with your dog’s skin and sebaceous glands. It is a symptom of a broader spectrum of diseases called keratinization disorders. Keratinization is the formation of the outermost layer of skin.
Identifying and Treating Staph Infections in Dogs

Dec 10, 2024 | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Skin infections caused by Staphylococcus bacteria are relatively common in dogs. The most common skin infection caused by Staphylococcus is canine superficial pyoderma, or superficial staph infection. Left untreated, this can progress to canine deep pyoderma, or deep staph infection. The prefix “pyo-” refers to pus and the word “derma” means skin.
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in Dogs

Jul 15, 2024 | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

The symptoms of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) begin like any other gastrointestinal illness—soft brown stool, not eating, and perhaps some vomiting. But over a 24-hour period, that soft stool will progress to a watery, bloody, and explosive diarrhea. Dogs with HGE feel nauseous and may not drink enough water to keep up with the fluid loss associated with their diarrhea. This leads to dehydration that may become severe and life-threatening.
Can Dogs Have Strokes?

Jun 22, 2024 | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

At one time, strokes and mini-strokes were thought to only occur in people. When I was in veterinary college, I was taught that strokes almost never occur in our small animal patients. But with the increased use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in veterinary medicine, we are finding out that strokes and mini-strokes in dogs are not impossible.
All About Anal Glands in Dogs

Jun 12, 2024 | whole-dog-journal.com | Jennifer Bailey

Anal glands in dogs are two little sacs that sit on either side of your dog’s anus (where the poop comes out). Picture your dog’s anus as a clock. The tail is at the twelve o’clock position. The anal sacs sit at the positions of four o’clock and eight o’clock. Each anal sac is lined with sebaceous and apocrine glands—the same type of glands found in a dog’s skin. Unlike their skin cousins, anal sac glands produce a secretion that has a foul, fishy odor.