Cullenwebb Animal Specialty Centre

05/04/2026

https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/

Mental Health Week is taking place May 4 - 10! Learn how connecting with others can enhance mental health and build resilient communities.

04/22/2026

In light of recently hearing about a veterinarian who took their own life, and whom Drs Webb and Cullen had the honour of teaching while faculty members in Calgary, we want to acknowledge that although many of us (if not all) enter the profession out of compassion and well-being for animals and their caretakers, the stressors that our profession experience are undeniable.

If you or someone you know is thinking about su***de call or text 988

Connect to a crisis responder to get help without judgement.

04/10/2026

For the dog enthusiasts out there. Have you ever considered group classes for your senior dog? Are senior dog group classes offered in your area (be sure to inquire). Check out this paper...social enrichment and cognitive stimulation may be helpful in mitigating signs of canine cognitive decline...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of a 4-week group class specifically created for dogs ≥ 8 years old (senior dogs) on the development and progression of signs consistent with cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS). ANIMALS 86 dogs with or without signs of CDS at the time of study enrollment....

04/08/2026

For those interested in personalized/precision medicine in veterinary medicine...here is a quick summary with pertinent links...

Personalized/precision medicine is a model of medicine (veterinary and human) where medical decisions (e.g. treatment, response to treatment...

03/30/2026

Have you ever wondered why animal eyes have different pupil shapes? Take a look at this...

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.1500391 #:~:text=(B)%20Pupil%20shape%20as%20a,shape%20than%20a%20horizontal%20pupil.

03/26/2026

Why are we posting aging-related posts that are not necessarily ophthalmology related? Many of our canine patients are considered senior and their owners want to do everything possible to ensure their senior pets have a healthy and long life.

This is why CullenWebb is committed to promoting information regarding aging in our pet population.

For those interested in associations between physical activity and cognitive health in dogs be sure to check out...

Canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) is a form of dementia that shares many similarities with Alzheimer’s disease. Given that physical activity is believed to reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease in humans, we explored the association between physical ...

03/26/2026

For those nutrition and dog enthusiasts...here is a nice study evaluating calorie restriction and aging in Labrador retrievers...

Diet restriction and ageing in the dog: major observations over two decades - Volume 99 Issue 4

03/25/2026

For those interested in how other animals see the world...

From eyes the size of a dinner plate to 360-degree vision, these animals boast extraordinarily efficient ways of seeing.

03/14/2026

For people living with aging and senior dogs…

https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/264/4/javma.25.10.0668.xml?tab_body=fulltext

03/12/2026

Humans appear to rely on visual input more than dogs when it comes to postural stability...

Postural stability (PS) is the ability to maintain balance through the integration of sensory inputs from the proprioceptive, visual, and vestibular systems. This study compared PS between healthy adult humans and dogs using static posturography and investigated the effect of blindfolding on PS. Twe...

03/03/2026

CullenWebb is a true believer in the arts. The arts give pause, offer a time for reflection, and provide entertainment.

Do you need a break from everything going on in today’s world? Consider attending Moncton’s own School of Atlantic Ballet production of Coppélia on March 18-19, 2026.

https://capitol.nb.ca/en/tickets-events/coppelia-the-living-doll

Atlantic Ballet Theatre Of Canada Ville de / City of Dieppe City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton Town of Riverview City of Saint John City of Fredericton Government

01/23/2026

For the bird enthusiasts…

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09978-w.epdf?sharing_token=w3tFfNqh5KI_nn78ytU439RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0O619x7IhPYxrAy6ZaFDFCGZQ8HDFv_ALwnKaPlouWgXBskrnIbeLYOieFMcElkpvbWEBqHXMFeKYXV6xN6S2EIB81tDA9REwqXx2YU8ZmG31Tc6Q30ajbY1XN1AOzMD6_GqssqxjQNP7At7cYtv62qVoMxO7HdznurvMdj-AducCrmsY516JIK0Izj-ARSpLE%3D&tracking_referrer=www.newscientist.com&fbclid=IwRlRTSAPfuLdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEes7TNw07bZ4KPYAdaLPzAx8Q0q-iUTvJfvqjHKs7AJjhBwvCX3q2EANJtmCI_aem_iuifS50KqoBlFk21nG68bw

While the photoreceptor outer segments in the bird outer retina have access to oxygen, the inner retina operates under chronic anoxia, supported by anaerobic glycolysis in the retinal neurons.