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    Essential Advice for Dog Owners, from Licensed Veterinarians and Certified Trainers

    If you are anything like us, you love your dog and have built an incredible bond with your favorite companion. We are here to help: we are a team of veterinarians and dog trainers who provide expert advice to keep your dog healthy & happy.

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    Our Dog Trainers Explain Common Dog Behaviors

    We are proud to present a collection of thoroughly reviewed articles written with insights from our certified dog trainers, including Mindy Waite (Ph.D., CAAB, CPDT-KA) who holds a Ph.D. in animal behavior, and Julie Burgess (CPDT-KA) who has over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine and dog training.

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      Dr. Mindy Waite is a Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and one of 41 Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists (CAAB) certified by the Animal Behavior Society. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in Dog Behavior at Carroll University where she teaches courses including “Advanced Skills in Canine Management and Training”.

    Our Ophthalmologist Explains Eye Issues in Dogs

    Explore our collection of articles on eye issues, written or reviewed by an experienced veterinary ophthalmologist with 20 years of expertise in treating ocular conditions. Our veterinarians have also written about eye issues in dogs ranging from red eyes to eye infections.

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      Dr. Spiegel is a Veterinarian Ophthalmologist (BVMS MRCVS), with a doctorate in veterinary medicine from Glasgow University and a certificate in Ophthalmology from ENVA. He has 22 years of experience and specializes in eye conditions in dogs and cats.

    Our Board-Certified Dermatologist Explains Skin Issues in Dogs

    Discover our collection of meticulously reviewed articles on skin issues in dogs, reviewed by a distinguished board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Our veterinarians have also covered many dermatology issues, ranging from black spots to surgery incisions.

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      Dr. Ian Spiegel (VMD, MHS, DACVD) is a board-certified dermatologist who has treated dermatologic cases in dogs for 20 years. He is a member of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine.

    Our Mission: Rescuing Dogs & Elevating the Well-Being of All Pets

    It’s our mission to 1) save many thousands of rescue pets by giving them greater comfort and care within a “fur-ever” home, and, 2) elevate the health and well-being of pets through constantly expanding educational resources that we freely provide to pet owners. Learn how we achieve this mission.

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    Featured Health & Wellness Articles from Our Veterinarians

    Our veterinarians have over 100 years of combined experience. Discover their expert advice and practical tips:

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    Dr Whittenburg, Hospital Director

    Dr. Jamie Whittenburg is a Veterinarian Director at 'Senior Tail Waggers' and Director and Owner of Kingsgate Animal Hospital, a full-service animal hospital in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and has over 17 years of experience working as a veterinarian…

    Our Veterinarians In The News:

    Media outlets often turn to ‘Senior Tail Waggers’ for expert insights. Our veterinarians have been featured in over 40 top publications, including Dogster Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. See examples below:

    In the Spotlight: Caring for Senior Dogs

    At Senior Tail Waggers, we specialize in senior dog care! More dogs are reaching ‘senior-citizen’ status every year. This is down to ongoing advances in veterinary care and pet nutrition, plus the love and money we lavish on them. This is great news for them, and for us, because it means we get to enjoy more years with our furry best friend. But age can also bring a whole slew of changes and challenges for everyone.

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    How to Guess The Age of Your Dog (If You Don’t Know the Birth Date)

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    7 Common Reasons Dogs Develop Multiple Small Skin Bumps (A Vet Explains)

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    6 Signs It Is Time to Euthanize a Dog with Congestive Heart Failure