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A common issue after a dog’s surgery is excessive crying or whining. As a veterinary surgeon, I have treated hundreds of dogs after their surgeries and have seen many owners talking about this issue. In […]

Is your dog feeling a little clogged up after surgery? Having performed numerous surgeries on dogs, I can tell you that constipation following surgery is common. While this is usually nothing to worry about, it’s […]

Red spots, bumps, or rashes on a dog’s belly can have a multitude of causes, and getting to the bottom of things will ensure your dog is on the right treatment plan. In this article, […]

Does your dog have issues with their nails or has the skin around their nails started to look flaky? These are signs of nail and nail bed yeast infections. As a vet, this is an […]

If you’ve noticed a new lump, bump or growth on your dog’s lips, you’re likely jumping to all sorts of conclusions about what it could be. As a veterinarian working in a busy clinic, I […]

In my veterinary hospital, I have many owners bring in their dogs because they have developed thick, abnormally appearing skin on their ears, belly, or legs (“Elephant skin”). These dogs are typically itchy and uncomfortable. […]

Veterinarians use many physical clues to try to accurately estimate a dog’s age. One common way we do this is to examine is the dog’s teeth. There are many indicators, including the amount, size, and […]

As an emergency veterinarian, I have treated dogs with lymphoma many times in my career. I see and diagnose a fair amount of lymphoma cases through our emergency room. I also help manage dogs with […]