Dog Health

Unfortunately, our dogs are not immune to lumps, bumps, or tumors. They’re actually very common. It’s also fairly common for those same lumps and bumps to bleed periodically. Whether the bleed is directly related to […]

“Doc, my dog’s poop is covered with slime, should I be worried?” – a concerned pup’s parent recently asked me when he noticed mucus in his pup’s stool. I explained to him there are several […]

So your dog is expecting!  How exciting!  Hopefully she’ll have an easy pregnancy and a simple delivery with no complications.  To ensure the best chance of a good outcome for mother and pups, preparation is […]

One of the biggest challenges to heal a dog’s wound is the dog itself! Dogs are notorious for wanting to lick and chew at their wound as it heals, and this can cause a range […]

A dog’s ankle is an intricate device made up of bones, muscles, and connective tissue that allow them to run, jump, and all of the other amazing things they do every day. When you’re dealing […]

Assessing and treating wounds is an everyday part of my job as a veterinarian. This includes both surgical wounds and traumatic wounds. Wound healing is not always straightforward, and our dogs can be quite prone […]

While I see dogs and their owners about new lumps and bumps most days, tail lumps are rather uncommon. Of course, they do occur, but they are quite infrequent when compared to lumps appearing on […]

Ear mites are more commonly thought of as a cat problem, but they can show up in our dog’s ears from time to time. A problem with ear mites, besides causing an intensely itchy ear […]