Texas A&M Seeks Dogs With Cardiac Condition For Study On Heart Drug
Researchers aim to determine if rapamycin can be used to treat preclinical dilated cardiomyopathy, the second most-common acquired cardiac disease in dogs. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the second most-common acquired cardiac disease in dogs. In its early stage, called the preclinical stage, dogs are apparently healthy to their owners, but beneath the surface, DCM causes […]
Clinical Trials: Cardiology
The cardiology clinical trials Dr. Sonya Gordon leads are helping to solve some of the biggest issues with the canine heart, while creating tools veterinarians can use to treat patients better—and more cost-effectively. For Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) cardiologist Sonya Gordon, the adage “the greater the risk, the greater […]
Activity-health Monitors for Dogs
Fitness and activity monitors have become a useful way for humans to meet their daily health goals. At the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), veterinarians are using activity trackers in the form of a collar, to help keep dogs healthy. The activity monitors the CVM uses contain technology that can […]
Pet Heart Health and Heartworms
The heart is a complex organ and it is important for pet owners to be aware of the diseases it can develop, such as heartworms. Pet owners should be aware of the signs and symptoms of heartworms so that they can provide their pet with the best possible care. “Humid spring and summer days may […]
Heartworm Awareness
April has been designated as National Heartworm Awareness Month. Don’t let April pass you by without educating yourself on this possible pet killer. Sultry spring and summer days may cause dogs and cats to suffer from mosquito bites that can lead to heartworm disease, says Dr. Sonya Gordon, associate professor in the Department of Small […]
Emergencies
Minutes can mean the difference between life and death when an emergency arises, and a walk around the block or a hike through the woods may be dangerous or even prove fatal if you lack the right knowledge to care for a pet in an emergency situation. Dr. Sonya Gordon, associate professor at Texas A&M […]
