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Intestinal worms are an unsightly yet very common problem in dogs and cats. Knowing how to recognize and prevent intestinal parasites is an essential part of your dog’s care. To help you with this, our […]

Seeing a new red lump or bump on your dog can be scary. But don’t jump to conclusions just yet. Our veterinarians Dr. Chyrle Bonk and Dr. Jamie Whittenburg have treated hundreds of dogs with […]

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 […]

Neutering, aka castration, is a surgical procedure where the reproductive glands (testes) are removed surgically from a male dog. This process is performed to prevent dogs from being able to reproduce or display unwanted sexual […]

Mast cell tumors are the second most common cancerous tumor seen in dogs; they account for 16-20% of all tumors. And the effects of even the tiniest mast cell tumors can be a matter of […]

Many dogs that have seizures enjoy long, normal lives with nominal side effects, but not always. In some cases, seizures may cause brain damage, affect other body organs, or result in death. The chances of […]

A colleague of mine recently shared an intriguing case with me. The owners were concerned because their dog exhibited repeated behavior that was odd. Occasionally, the pup would stand up and stare at the ceiling […]

Seizures in dogs are caused by an uncontrolled burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects the brain’s cognitive functions and leads to changes in behavior that include convulsions, twitching, falling over, and […]