Second Chance Facts and Resources

Hemopet In Jeopardy: Please Help

This Is A Link To Donate To Hemopet

Dermatology Resources

Dr. Dodds: Lumps and Bumps, Iatrogenic Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs, Images of Cushing’s Disease Skin Conditions

Parasite Resources

Tick Information Link, Flea / Tick / Heartworm Medications, Pesticides Info, Dr. Dodds: Zika Virus.

Nutrition Resources

Liver Cleansing Diet, Nutrigenomics, Home Cooking and Protein For Seniors, Dogaware Nutritional Website.

Supplement Resources

Guidelines on How to Use Supplements Wisely, Information About Using Kelp in Canine Diets.

Medication Resources

Information About Drugs Used in AIHA Treatment and Flea/Tick and Heartworm Medications.

Canine Hypothyroidism

Canine Hypothyroidism: Dr. Karen Becker Interviews Dr. Dodds About The Hidden Signs of Hypothyroidism.

Vaccine Resources

Dr. Dodds Video, 2016 Minimal and Non Core Vaccinations, Kennel Cough, Leptospirosis, Lyme, Influenza.

Hemopet Resources

Blood Bank, Consultation Form, Test Forms, Information on Hypothyroidism and Clotting disorders.

RBC

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Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes) are responsible for delivering oxygen (via hemoglobin) to body cells and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs. They are the most numerous cell type in the blood. RBC live about 120 days and then are ingested by phagocytosis in the liver and spleen. Iron in the hemoglobin is reused. Heme in the RBC is turned into bile pigments and excreted by the liver, we know this as the brown color of feces. Millions of RBCs naturally wear out and are scavenged by the liver each second. The process of replacing RBC is called Reticulocytosis. A normal dog will have about 5.5 million RBC.

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