Be Prepared For Any Canine Medical Emergency
Tico came running in from the backyard shaking his head. I noticed something was flying off him and I calmly wondered what he was...
Tooth Root Resorption
There are many possible causes of dental disease in dogs including plaque accumulation, tooth trauma, genetic predispositions, cavities, and cancerous conditions. In recent years,...
To Neuter, or Not to Neuter Your Dog: That is the Question
There are any number of third-rail topics that occasionally electrify the conversationally unwary dog owner: Grains or grain-free? Dewclaw removal, cropped ears and tails,...
Stomach Ulcers in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Anyone who has ever had an ulcer (or the heartburn indicating that an ulcer is developing) knows the discomfort that ulcers cause. Yet few recognize the same symptoms in their dogs!
Pain’s Effect on Behavior
Behavior problems such as anxiety or aggression are commonly diagnosed in pet dogs, and, as many dog owners have discovered, can be quite challenging...
Warning Signs Before Starting Canine Massage Therapy
When you contact a massage practitioner about your dog, one of the first questions she should ask you is whether and when your dog...
Canine Massage Case Reports
Aimee Johnson of Little Bear Animal Massage (littlebearanimalmassage.com) in St. Paul, MN, reports: One of my clients is a 13-year-old German Shepherd Dog, Izzy,...
Canine Massage Therapy
As a newly board-certified canine massage practitioner, I want to encourage everyone who is dedicated to their dogs to consider adding professional massage to...
Canine Cancer Resources and Hope
For each of the past six months, I’ve written an article for WDJ about the cancers that most commonly afflict dogs. It’s my sincere...
Winter Warnings for your Dog
One might think that growing up in Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin would have inured me to the effects of bitter cold, hip-deep snow drifts,...
Canned Food Is Not Bad for Dogs’ Teeth
If you ever want to see us develop a twitch when asked a question, ask us something about the teeth-cleaning ability of kibble.
First, you...
On the Horizon: Hemangiosarcoma Studies
Every veterinarian who has treated a dog with HSA wishes for better early diagnostics and more effective therapies to stop the growth 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