My Female Dog Smells Bad: Top Reasons & What to Do
“Doc, Sadie has a really bad odor…” When he called to schedule an exam, a client explained about his dog over the phone. I asked him some basic questions about her diet and bathroom habits […]
“Doc, Sadie has a really bad odor…” When he called to schedule an exam, a client explained about his dog over the phone. I asked him some basic questions about her diet and bathroom habits […]
As a practicing vet, I have owners approach me almost daily to discuss their dog’s diet and what options are best. For the last decade or two, there has been a real trend to feed […]
Those with true grain allergies can develop signs including diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, itchy skin and chronic skin infections. Signs would usually occur in the first few years of life and may wax and wane. Pedigree […]
One of my pet parents brought his dog to the clinic because she had swelling around her anus. When I entered the exam room, I immediately noticed a fishy odor. Based on the dog’s history […]
In our veterinary clinic, we see patients with belly rashes on a daily basis. When dealing with this issue, it’s important to remember that a belly rash is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Therefore, especially […]
Dogs chasing their tails can seem like just a quirky behavior – but what does it mean if your dog progresses to chewing the hair off their tail? As well as hair loss, excessive chewing […]
Unexplained hair loss in dogs can be worrying. In practice I most commonly see hair loss alongside itching due to allergies, parasites and infections – but various conditions can cause hair loss without itching. In […]
If you look into your dog’s mouth and examine their teeth, you might be concerned if you see black spots on them. There are a number of reasons that a dog may have black spots […]
As a veterinarian, I have come across numerous cases of hair loss in dogs. Knowing that the hair loss happened on the tail or back legs can help in determining the cause of the problem. […]
First-time owners of male dogs sometimes call my clinic asking about a creamy, yellowish-white substance around their furbaby’s sheath or underbelly. I would explain that the discharge is called smegma, and it’s natural. However, there are […]
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