Dog Illnesses

Key insights: For benign tumors or malignant ones that haven’t yet spread, removal (without reoccurrence) is often curative. Benign tumors can be easily removed and not negatively affect life expectancy. Dogs with malignant tumors may […]

What Do Roundworms Look Like? Roundworms (Toxocara Canis) look like long white worms. Adult roundworms look like thick pieces of spaghetti and can be anywhere from 4-6 inches long. Worms this size can be found […]

✔️Article written by a veterinarian, and reviewed by Dr. Whittenburg, Pet Hospital Director. Mammary tumors in female dogs are extremely common. So common that they make up around 40% of all diagnosed tumors in females (Intact, or […]

Since dog mammary tumors make up more than 40% of all diagnosed tumors in dogs, it’s something that we deal with on a nearly weekly basis. If caught early, most small mammary tumors can be […]

Mouth “sores” in dogs are often referring to oral ulcers. An ulcer is a defect in the oral mucosa (inside the lining of the mouth) that has become inflamed and painful. Mouth sores could also […]

In our veterinary hospital, vomiting is one of the most commonly seen medical issues in dogs. Owners are understandably upset that their dog is vomiting as vomiting is both unpleasant and also potentially a sign […]

Vomiting in dogs is one of the most common complaints from owners that bring their pets to see me. Vomiting is unpleasant for everyone, and this includes your furry friend. Vomiting can be a mild […]

Not only are dogs capable of developing breast or mammary cancer, but they also do so at an alarming rate, especially if they’re left intact. An intact female has a 23-34% chance of developing a […]