Jun 30, 2023
Random Panting Dogs, Older Dogs Unexplained Panting
Panting Good MorningI'm not sure if I need to be worried…Last night wasn't as bad as 2 nights ago (photo on sofa) My older dog was panting pretty heavy. She's now lying down, and her heavy breathing almost always slows then. She does well on walks. All other behavior remains the same. Loves to eat and beg. Drinks water. Appetite unchanged. I know air quality has been... read more
Jun 28, 2023
Severe Concentric Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Severe concentric left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a medical condition characterized by the thickening of the muscular walls of the left ventricle of the heart. In this essay, we will delve into the diagnosis, causes, prognosis, treatments, and estimated lifespan of patients with severe concentric LVH.Diagnosis:The diagnosis of severe concentric LVH begins with a thorough medical history, physical... read more
Jun 26, 2023
Tiger Barb – Barbus Tetrazona – one of my favorite fish
Hi, Doc Johnson here. With a few words about one of my top five favorite community tank fish. That’s the “Tiger Barb” in any of it’s many colors. They have a powder blue, a dark green, an all-black, normal, and even albino which is a delightful golden color. My MAIN purpose in this article is to tell you the TWO most important things. First: They have to eat practically constantly. If you’re forgetful... read more
Jun 25, 2023
Germs in your brain
Did you know that there are GERMS in our brains?Yeah, science can’t grow a single one of them, but they found DNA fingerprints of numerous bacteria.These indigenous, resident bacteria, are killed by antibiotics that cross the blood brain barrier.We have absolutely no idea what the impact of that is. Could be dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, serotonin synthesis defects, and any other chemical... read more
Jun 25, 2023