Dr. Liz (Elizabeth) Guise graduated from the University of Minnesota with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
After working as a small animal veterinarian for two years, caring for dogs and cats, she spent 13 years as a veterinary medical officer and auditor of animal food safety systems for the US Department of Agriculture.
Dr. Guise also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Animal Bioscience from Pennsylvania State University in 1990.
Recently, a client asked me to examine their dog’s red, circular skin spots. After taking samples, I diagnosed the lesions as gnat bites and recommended an itch-relief shampoo to soothe the dog’s skin during bathing. […]
When I was in practice, I occasionally fielded calls from clients concerned because their dog had swollen eyelids. After asking about the dog’s history and symptoms, I sometimes suggested that the owner care for their […]
Inflammation or hemorrhage When a dog has pink-red spots on its eye, it is usually due to inflammation or hemorrhage. Conditions that cause inflammation are varied but may include: Treatments: When inflammation or hemorrhage is […]
Copperheads were common around my hometown when I was growing up. Although I never encountered one, I was taught what to do if I or my dog experienced a venomous snake bite from one. I […]
When I was in practice, I got a few calls from clients about bleeding nipples on their dogs. Some were caused by trauma, but others pointed to infections or cancer. After examining each pooch, I […]
When my daughter noticed our English Springer Spaniel had a black nipple, I checked the area. Because our furbaby is spayed, I knew she wasn’t pregnant or nursing, so I narrowed down my considerations. There […]
While conducting a routine exam on a patient, I noticed a few of his teeth were brown. I checked his record and discovered that he hadn’t had a dental cleaning in a few years. So, […]
One day, a dog parent called me because he saw what he termed, “a small, dark hole,” on his furbaby’s abdomen in place of the nipple. After asking some questions, I told him it sounded […]
When I worked as a veterinarian in a pet clinic, owners would often call me because their dogs had red, itchy bumps, and they were not sure what to do. After asking questions about the […]
As a veterinarian, I have performed my share of dental cleanings on dogs, so I understand concerns about the cost of treatment. One thing I can attest to is that the cost goes up if […]
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