Dog Illnesses

As the director of a general practice veterinary hospital, I am often presented with dogs who are showing urinary tract infection signs. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in dogs. These dogs show clinical signs […]

You’re more than likely accustomed to your dog panting; it is a normal reaction after all. However, when you add diarrhea to their panting, it can be anything but normal. As a veterinarian, I’ll tell […]

As a veterinarian, I have become very familiar with the many types of health problems facing our furry family members. One type of condition that pet parents often wonder about is autoimmune disease, which occurs […]

Dehydration in dogs can be a serious issue that dog owners need to be able to recognize as soon as possible. One of the easiest ways to check a dog’s hydration status is by looking […]

As a general practice veterinarian in small animal medicine, I commonly see dogs present with front leg limping or lameness. There are numerous causes to be considered, but often the problem is found in the […]

Excessive drooling and shaking are two common concerns of our clients. First, evaluate if your dog’s drooling is “excessive” or unusual How much doggy drool is normal? That’s a question I often get at the overnight […]

One of the most common and distressing medical issues that dogs face is skin allergies and rashes: we see an average of 10 dogs a week with skin allergies in my veterinary practice. In the […]

If your dog has been diagnosed with an ear infection you may be wondering how they’ve caught it and if dogs who get close to them could be at risk. Ear infections are very common […]