Dog Health
Brown Discharge from Female Dog: What It Means & What to Do
There are certain times in a female's dog life when brown discharge is considered normal, for example during the heat cycle or after giving birth. The rest of the time, […]
Veterinarian · DVM
Dr. Chyrle Bonk received her Master in Animal Science from the University of Idaho and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Oregon State University in 2010. She has over 10 years of experience in small animal veterinary practice, working for a veterinary clinic in Idaho.
There are certain times in a female's dog life when brown discharge is considered normal, for example during the heat cycle or after giving birth. The rest of the time, […]
The dog’s skin is a dynamic and sometimes bewildering organ. It serves so many important functions, yet can come up with so many similar yet totally different skin problems and […]
Dog spays are an extremely common and effective surgery. Veterinarians have been performing dog spays since the 1970s on a routine basis and it’s estimated that nearly 80% of animals […]
Dog neuters are an extremely common surgery—roughly 80% of dogs in the United States are spayed or neutered. This means that vets are performing them all of the time. As […]
Swelling and redness in a dog’s lip can stem from a variety of issues: bug bites, dental issues, allergies, injuries, and tumors top the list. Some are very minor and […]
Checking the level of liver enzymes in the blood is a common test for both healthy and sick dogs. It’s a part of every pre-anesthetic, wellness, or illness blood panel. […]
Rashes are one of the most common skin issues we see in our pet clinic. They come in all shapes, sizes, and locations. Here, we'll focus on one specific area: […]
Unfortunately, our dogs are not immune to lumps, bumps, or tumors. They’re actually very common. It’s also fairly common for those same lumps and bumps to bleed periodically. Whether the […]
A dog’s ankle is an intricate device made up of bones, muscles, and connective tissue that allow them to run, jump, and all of the other amazing things they do […]
Tartar buildup is a prevalent problem in dogs: as a veterinarian, I see this issue every day! If left untreated, tartar can also lead to severe dental diseases.
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License V-4021 from the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine.
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Each of our veterinarians has earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent unless otherwise specified. Articles are then vetted, when appropriate, by one of our Medical Directors.
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