Dr. 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.

A sick dog that doesn't eat may eat bland foods if offered.

Digestion

5 Things to Feed a Sick Dog With No Appetite

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Inducing vomiting in dogs is a last resort when they've eaten something they shouldn't have.

Digestion

How to Make a Dog Throw Up

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Bartonella in dogs is a bacterial infection believed to be spread by fleas.

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Dogs Can Get Bartonella, Too

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Puppies

Why Does My Puppy Have Diarrhea?

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When your dog eats an onion it's natural to panic, but how much onion is toxic to dogs.

Digestion

My Dog Ate an Onion!

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Walks in the wilderness are fun for both you and your dog, but can open them up to tickborne infections like babesiosis.

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Babesiosis in Dogs

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Food

Can Dogs Eat Rice?

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Health

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs

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Why is your dog losing weight? Causes can be minor or serious.

Dental Health

Why Is My Dog Losing Weight?

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Health

Braces for Dogs with a Torn ACL

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Scent work for dogs builds upon the primary sense they use to interact with the world.

Training

Scent Training for Dogs

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Care

Dramamine for Dogs

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