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When you find a new lump on your dog, it’s easy to dismiss it as something harmless. In fact, as a veterinary technician, I often see pet owners take a pass when the veterinarian recommends […]

We do it every day – we take our dogs out to the grass, wait for them to potty, and then continue on our walk or go back inside the house. We don’t always watch […]

There is a distinct metallic smell to dog feces / poop infected with parvovirus. The poop contains the shedded lining of the intestines and blood, which creates a horrible smell. Additionally, it can smell slightly […]

Torn toenails are an issue that I encounter on a relatively regular basis. Sometimes, these dogs are accompanied by panicked owners. They may have seen their dog cry out in pain, then noticed immediate bleeding […]

You’ve found a crazy-looking lump on your dog’s ear and are wondering what you can do to help your poor friend. At my clinic, ear hematomas are commonly seen in dogs with chronic allergies; they […]

The bulbus glandis is a normal part of male dog anatomy. Sometimes visualized as two enlarged, round swellings under the skin on either side of the pen*s, the bulbus glandis is made up of erectile […]

Giardia is a single-celled parasite of the intestines. This microscopic organism can infect dogs, people, other mammals, and birds. About 15% of dogs in the United States have Giardia in their gastrointestinal system, so it’s […]

Since we all have to pick up our dogs’ poop at one point or another, it’s likely fair to say that dog owners know pretty well when their dogs’ stools looks different from normal. Checking […]