Is It a Dog Wart or a Skin Tag? How to Tell the Difference [6 Pictures to Compare]
Warts and skin tags are common occurrences on our pup’s skin. At first glance, they may appear the same, but a closer look will show that skin tags tend to […]

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Experience: 15+ years as a veterinarianLocation: Orofino, IDLicense: V-4021, Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine
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.
Dr. Chyrle Bonk graduated from Oregon State University in 2010 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM). She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Idaho in 2006.
Dr. Bonk has practiced as a licensed veterinarian for Clearwater Valley Veterinary Clinic in Orofino, Idaho for over 10 years, gaining a wealth of experience in caring for cats and dogs.
In addition to treating pets and writing for various veterinary websites, including Senior Tail Waggers & Cat World, Dr. Bonk also owns several dogs, cats and a small cattle herd.
Experience: 15+ years as a veterinarian
Location: Orofino, ID
License V-4021 from the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine.
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Warts and skin tags are common occurrences on our pup’s skin. At first glance, they may appear the same, but a closer look will show that skin tags tend to […]

Blood can take many forms in a dog’s urine and it can sometimes be hard to tell that there’s blood for sure. With this in mind, let’s take a look […]

The eyes are important and delicate organs. Unfortunately, they’re not immune to infections and other issues. Actually, eye infections are quite common. So much so, that not a week goes […]
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Watery, red eyes are a common occurrence in nearly every veterinary practice. So much so, that I likely see an average of one squinting dog a day. Weepy, painful eyes […]

Veterinarians see a lot of different colored dog poop, but one color that might surprise dog owners is white. It can either be completely white or have white spots in […]
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As a veterinarian, I’m never surprised by the color of a dog’s poop. Even when it comes in shades as bright as the sun. Orange or yellow poop is often […]
![Green Dog Poop: A Vet Shares When to Worry [with Pictures]](https://seniortailwaggers.com/wp-content/uploads/pooping-on-grass-s_707000254-300x210.jpg)
Before becoming a veterinarian, my life was not so focused on poop. Now that I’m in practice, I am constantly looking at the color and consistency of dog poop as […]
![3 Home Remedies for a Dog Vomiting White Foam [Vet Advice]](https://seniortailwaggers.com/wp-content/uploads/feeding-dog-s-300x219.jpg)
Any time your dog vomits, it may cause your stomach to turn a little with worry and concern. When your dog is throwing up white foam, it may make you […]
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You probably don’t pay a lot of attention to your dog’s poop, until the day you notice some blood in it. On this page, our veterinarians, Dr. Chyrle Bonk and […]

Not every dog is going to require regular ear cleaning. In fact, overcleaning healthy ears can upset the normal balance and invertently cause ear infections. Then there are some dogs […]
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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.