Debra M. Eldredge, DVM, Author at Whole Dog Journal

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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.

Hungry dog food with a red empty bowl. High angle view.

Digestion

What to Give a Dog for an Upset Stomach

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Adorable sick beagle puppy cuddling with female owner

Care

Home Remedies for a Dog Cough or Cold

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An anxious mixed breed rescue dog on a blue leash looks guardedly at the camera.

Behavior

Treats And Medications that Calm Your Dog

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Closeup image of a yellow labrador retriever dog carring a stick in forest near Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania

Health

How Old Is My Dog in Human Years?

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Inspect your dog’s skin monthly. Take notes and a picture of anything odd so you can note any changes the next time. Credit: Irina Kashaeva | Getty Images

Health

Types of Dog Tumors

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Keeping your dog fit and at a good weight will go a long way toward maintaining his active lifestyle, but arthritic joints are as inevitable for your dog as they are for us, and a good joint supplement can be money well spent. Credit: Tim Platt | Getty Images

Care

What Are the Best Dog Supplements?

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Health

Signs of Canine Sebaceous Adenitis

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Health

What Is Lethargy in Dogs?

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Puppies

When Do Newborn Puppies Open Their Eyes?

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Health

What is Ataxia in Dogs?

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Senior pug with a sore ear. Ear mites, allergic otitis media, dirty auricle

Care

Ear Mites in Dogs Treatment

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Health

Can You Give Your Dog Activated Charcoal?

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