Dog Illnesses

The eyes are important and delicate organs. Unfortunately, they’re not immune to infections and other issues. Actually, eye infections are quite common. So much so, that not a week goes by that I don’t see […]

Vestibular disease arises spontaneously, and, often, resolves itself in the same way. For the most part, vestibular disease is a treatable condition, and many dogs will make a full recovery within 2-3 weeks. However, can […]

Head shaking in dogs is very common: as a veterinarian, I encounter this problem on a weekly basis. There are many causes for head shaking and the odd shake here and there may not be […]

Any dog parents will see a skin lesion or lump and immediately think of the word cancer. However, in my experience as a veterinarian, many skin lesions or lumps are benign and usually nothing to […]

Finding strange injuries or abrasions on our dog’s skin can be unnerving. We worry about our little friend: where’s he been, how’d he get hurt, what should I do about it? Here, our vet expert […]

Any time your dog vomits, it may cause your stomach to turn a little with worry and concern. When your dog is throwing up white foam, it may make you confused and even more uneasy. […]

Ear infections are very commonly seen in dogs: in our veterinarian practice, I see about 5 dogs each day with ear infections. Many times these can be due to allergies, infection, or hair and dirt […]

Before we look at possible home remedies to help your older coughing dog, it is important to rule out some medical reasons for coughing. If your dog has a heart condition, he needs to see […]