Water Additives Are Not a Magic Elixir
For many, brushing your dog’s teeth is a familiar routine. And for many more, it’s a routine we feel guilty about skipping.
Because brushing our...
Diabetes Insipidus in Dogs
Your dog’s water bowl is empty—again. As you refill the bowl with water, your thoughts drift to how many times a day you have...
Colitis in Dogs
Colitis is an inflammatory condition of the colon (also known as the large intestine) that causes diarrhea. It is a common illness that will...
Why Is My Dog Always Hungry?
If your dog is a chow hound and always begging for food, the odds are good that he is a Beagle or Lab or...
Fluconazole for Dogs
Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections in dogs. Most of our dogs will never need to take it, but if...
Mast Cell Tumor vs. Histiocytoma
Dogs get bumps and growths on their skin. Not all are cancer, but interestingly, two physiologically very different bumps—mast cell tumors (cancerous) and histiocytomas...
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy vs. Panosteitis in Dogs
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD) and panosteitis (pano) are classic developmental lamenesses of young dogs and puppies. Both problems tend to occur in large- to giant-breed...
Your Guide to Fibrosarcomas in Dogs
Sarcomas in dogs are nasty tumors. The word “sarcoma” even sounds nasty to me. Osteosarcoma (cancer in the bone) and hemangiosarcoma (cancer of the...
What To Do if Your Dog is Hyperventilating
Dogs naturally breathe faster when they are hot, excited, or recovering from exercise, but persistent rapid breathing can sometimes signal a more serious problem....
Hematochezia in Dogs and Causes of Rectal Bleeding
A dog bleeding from the butt could be a simple case of mild irritation, or it could indicate a serious clotting disorder. If your...
Home Care for Dog Stye
Have you experienced your dog getting a stye on his eye? It is painful. How do you know whether it’s a veterinary emergency or...
When Seizures Win in Dogs
Many dogs have their epileptic seizures under good control and lead reasonably normal lives. Until they don’t. Some dogs never really get their seizures...