Christine Lavigne

Below is an overview of some of the structures that make up the male urogenital system in dogs. Anatomy of the Canine Male Urogenital System (An Overview) Kidney NAV Term: Ren What is this? Each kidney is located dorsally in the abdominal cavity (in contact with the lumbar hypaxial muscles), and is retroperitoneal in position. The right kidney is slightly more cranial (at the level of lumbar vertebrae 1-3) than the left kidney (at the level of lumbar vertebrae 2-4). The right kidney lies lateral to the caudal venal cava....

We can all agree dog breath leaves little to be desired, but it does keep our furry friends alive - so I guess we can live with it. The canine respiratory system, like ours, is responsible for taking in oxygen and subsequently releasing wastes like carbon dioxide. Unlike us however, dogs do not sweat through the skin, which means the respiratory system also plays a crucial role in temperature regulation. The lungs are also highly susceptible to airborne viruses and irritants, which is why it's so important to understand how your...

What is Addison's Disease? Addison's disease (also referred to as hypoadrenocorticism) is a disease caused by a reduction in corticosteroid secretion from the adrenal gland. What are the Adrenal Glands? The adrenal glands are located in the abdominal cavity medial to the cranial pole of each kidney. Like the kidneys, both adrenal glands are retroperitoreal (situated or occurring behind the peritoneum) in position, lying ventral to the psoas minor muscle. The canine adrenal glands as visible in EasyAnatomy   The hormones produced by the adrenal glands include cortisol, a stress hormone, and aldosterone, a hormone that regulates the...