Dog skin issues

A dog’s skin can be a finicky thing. It’s susceptible to irritations, infections, and a large variety of lumps and bumps. Even though lumps and scabs are come across fairly commonly in our canine companions, […]

It is a bit alarming to see a new raised red bump appearing on your dog’s skin – sometimes seemingly overnight. However, in my experience as a veterinarian, many red bumps and lumps are benign […]

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is an immune response from flea saliva. It occurs when a flea bites and injects an antigen into your dog’s skin. This antigen causes extreme itching, and that itching turns into […]

Since dog mammary tumors make up more than 40% of all diagnosed tumors in dogs, it’s something that veterinarians come across on a nearly weekly basis. This is especially true in female dogs that haven’t […]

✔️Article written by a veterinarian, and reviewed by Dr. Whittenburg, Hospital Director. Has your dog ever experienced skin disease with itching and scratching? Have you started to feel itchy too? Most of the time this […]

Heat rash is an issue I encounter fairly regularly in my practice, especially in the summer months. Many owners like to get outdoors with their canine companions when the sun is beaming down. However, many […]

With October being breast cancer awareness month, it seems fitting that we shine some light on a similar issue found in dogs. Not only are dogs capable of developing breast or mammary cancer, but they […]

Our pets will typically undergo a surgical procedure at some point during their lives. While we veterinarians are responsible for doing a good job in surgery, it is then left to the pet owner to […]