Ticks on Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
Ticks are blood-sucking, disease-spreading parasites that are genetically related to spiders. They are found worldwide and pose considerable risk to your dog (and you!)...
How to Remove a Tick from a Dog
It’s a good idea to check your dog carefully for ticks after every outing. You may find loose ticks crawling through your dog’s coat....
Signs of Pancreatitis in Dogs
Any time you see “-itis” at the tail end of a word, it means inflammation of whatever it comes after. Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. Enteritis is inflammation of the intestines. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas.
Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs (Scabies)
Difficult to diagnose, yet easy to treat, sarcoptic mange is a miserably itchy, uncomfortable disease
Canine scabies, also known as sarcoptic mange, is a dreadfully...
Quick, Make Dog Fleas Flee
Nobody thinks fleas are good for dogs. But do you know why they are bad? And that they are bad for you and your...
All About Allergies in Dogs
There are few things that make dogs (and their veterinarians) tear their hair out like skin allergies. Skin conditions are the top cause for...
Spay Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the lack of full, voluntary control over the passage of urine. It results from failure of the bladder and/or urethra (the...
Dog Tear Stains: What You Should Know
It’s frustrating to see rusty brown tear stains on your dog’s beautiful face. With so many tear-stain-removing products for sale in the pet supply...
What Are Probiotics For Dogs?
If your dog has ever suffered from diarrhea, probiotics have probably been suggested to you by a friend, coworker or your veterinarian. Here, we look at how probiotics for dogs work, what they can be useful for and which ones to buy.
Dog Hiccups: Can Dogs Get Hiccups?
Ever seen your dog’s body jerk with what appeared to be a hiccup? Yes, dogs can get hiccups. Here’s how to recognize dog hiccups, why your dog gets them and what to do about them.
Leptospirosis in Dogs: What You Should Know
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria shed in the urine of infected wildlife. Deer, skunks, and raccoons are the biggest reservoirs, although rodents...
Prevent Dog Ear Infections by Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears
As a small-animal veterinarian, I see dogs for “check ears” appointments daily. Ear problems are common in dogs – the basic anatomy of the...
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What’s Your Dog Pet Peeve?
I recently fostered a dog who first greeted me at the shelter that I sprung her from by jumping up on me. I spent the first two days with her almost exclusively working on preventing her from jumping. When I introduced her to a friend, my friend immediately held her arms out and greeted the dog’s enthusiastic jump up with a big hug, petting, and cooing