Dog Illnesses

Dealing with the passing of a beloved pet is never easy and as an owner, it can be difficult to mourn properly when you are trying to make sense of what might have happened. Seeing […]

In practice, I routinely heard questions like, “Doc, why is my dog lethargic and not eating?” When I heard the question, I would explain the possible reasons for the concerning symptoms and how I could […]

An owner brought her Beagle dog in for an exam at my vet’s practice because the Beagle was gaining weight and seemed to tire quickly on short walks. My examination revealed the pooch had thinning […]

I recently received a call from a client with a two-year-old intact bitch who had a pink mass bulging from her vulva. I figured it was a vaginal prolapse. Upon getting a history and examining […]

When your dog is giving birth, a range of emotions may arise – excitement, nervousness, and even a little trepidation. To identify potential issues early and alleviate your concerns, it’s essential to learn about post-birth […]

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 […]

When I had a call from a panicked owner about a pink mass bulging from her dog’s hind end, I suspected a prolapse. So, I advised my client to bring her pooch in for an […]

Here’s a topic you may never have wondered about- rectal polyps in your canine companion. It’s one of those issues that we don’t realize is an issue until it becomes a problem. For those pups […]