Fresh Food Diets Linked to New Type of Bladder and Kidney Stones
The Minnesota Urolith Center at the University of Minnesota processes more urinary stones than any veterinary center worldwide, analyzing roughly 93,000 cases annually. That scale allows researchers to identify emerging trends that can directly influence how veterinarians prevent and treat stone formation. In this case, what began as just two unusual samples—identified using infrared spectroscopy—eventually […]
Lundy’s Recovery From Bilateral Sciatic Neuritis
Introducing Lundy, a 20 Month Old Spayed Female Pitt Bull Prior to adopting Lundy from a shelter in NC, the clients visited her before her spay surgery. She was normal in her movement as witnessed by the clients and the staff. Lundy was spayed on Feb. 20, 2023. The day after the spay surgery , […]
Understanding the Stages of Intervertebral Disc Disease in Pets
If your dog has been diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease you’re not alone, and you may be feeling overwhelmed by medical terms and prognosis numbers. This chart is a helpful tool we use to better understand how severe your pet’s condition is and what kind of recovery you can expect. What is IVDD? IVDD is […]
Meet Stitch: Young Incontinent Poodle Treated with Electroacupuncture
Stitch came to see Dr. Cooke in April of 2021. His owner sought a consult for persistent urinary dribbling and fecal incontinence. Stitch had been unable to differentiate whether he was urinating or defecating since birth. As a result, he wore a belly band or diaper at all times. During his first two years of […]
Sally the Mastiff and the Power of Integrated Veterinary Care
Sally Barham, a 158-pound English Mastiff with a sweet and stoic demeanor, first came to Cooke Vet in April 2023 at eight years old. Her owners were concerned—Sally was struggling to get up and down, hesitating at stairs, and clearly uncomfortable when trying to lie down or move around. Even getting in and out of […]
