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Dr. Debra M. Eldredge, DVM

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Deb M. Eldredge, DVM, is a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the first recipient of the vet school’s coveted Gentle Doctor Award. Currently retired from clinics, Dr. Eldredge is an award-winning writer and the technical editor of Cornell’s DogWatch. She and her daughter own the Coyote Run Belgian Tervuren kennel. Dr. Eldredge actively competes her dogs in all dog sports and breed shows. 
Dogs can get poison ivy, and it is a hazard to be avoided on woodland walks.
Health

Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?

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Anaphylaxis in dogs is a medical emergency just like it is in humans.
ER & Surgery

Anaphylaxis in Dogs

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A hip dysplasia stance can be an early sign of hip dysplasia, but a dog's gait says more.
Health

Identifying Dog Hip Dysplasia

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Can dogs have cold sores? Dogs can have CUPs a condition that is similar to cold sores.
Health

Can Dogs Get Cold Sores?

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Miniature Schnauzers have a genetic marker that makes them more predisposed to throw up undigested food.
Digestion

My Dog Is Throwing Up Undigested Food

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Liver cancer in dogs is a slow process that requires you to pay attention to your dog's quality of life.
Cancer

Liver Cancer in Dogs

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Kennel cough is very contagious and you need to keep your dog isolated until you're sure it is gone.
Health

How Long Is Kennel Cough Contagious?

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Getting a sick dog to drink water can be a challenge but there are several ways to encourage drinking.
Care

How to Get a Sick Dog to Drink Water

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Warning signs after spaying a dog include swelling and discharge around the incision.
ER & Surgery

Warning Signs After Spaying a Dog

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Dog sedation for grooming is an option for dogs that find it stressful or taumatic.
Care

Dog Sedation For Grooming

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Treating a limping dog at home can be effective for minor injuries like a sprain.
Health

How to Treat Limping Dog at Home

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It can be tough to discern dog eye allergies vs infections, and time is not on your side.
Eye Disorders

Dog Eye Allergies vs. Infections

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