Dr. Madigan presented a three-part seminar on Chagas disease to colleagues as part of Lone Star Veterinary Academy’s continuing education webinar series. Seventy-six veterinarians attended the virtual presentation and enthusiastically participated in the question-and-answer sessions after each […]
Check out our new video! Learn more about Chagas disease and how Dr. Madigan first encountered Chagas disease in his practice. See how it affects dogs’ hearts and learn more about treatment.
Animals and humans most commonly acquire Chagas disease through the bite of a kissing bug infected with Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). But that’s not the only way to become infected. In a new study, authors warn of […]
Dogs owners have become much more aware of heartworm, the potentially deadly parasite carried by mosquitos. In 2019, more than 13 million dogs in the US were tested for heartworm with 166,817 cases testing positive. Already this […]
Summer’s litter of puppies had been planned for three years. Lori, her owner and breeder, reviewed five years of OFA testing data on potential studs, had complete health workups for all of her own dogs, and did everything with scrupulous attention to detail. Seven strong healthy pups were born on Easter Sunday, 2017: Storm (right in photo), Rain, Cassie, Rhythm, Cairo, Zoe, and Aspen. Everything was great until three months later, when puppies began falling mysteriously ill.
A “hoosier” as his owners affectionately call him, Remy was born in Indiana and came to live with his owners in Louisville, KY. After several moves, they retired to Canyon Lake, TX and settled in happily. After several months, Ann noticed that Remy had begun panting constantly. He was having difficulty keeping his normal pace on walks. When Ann took him to their vet, Dr. Madigan, they tested for several possible conditions, including Chagas.
Alsace and her younger sister Harlan love dinner. Turn down food? Unthinkable. Every evening the two dogs wag, wiggle, and throw in a few shimmies while Janelle and Kent prepare their bowls. Then it’s a sashay and race to the back yard for the grand finale. In late 2016, the dinner dance was in full swing when suddenly, Alsace collapsed to the ground.
