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.
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 […]
One of my pet parents brought her dog into the clinic because he was furiously licking and chewing on his paws. After examining the paws for signs of injury or infection and asking questions about […]
When I had a call from a client because his dog had blood and pus oozing from his butt, I told him to bring her in right away. A brief history and examination confirmed my […]
One day a client called because she found a loose tooth in her dog’s mouth when she was brushing his teeth. Knowing her furbaby was an adult, I explained that loose teeth can be a […]
“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 […]
One of the pet patients I recently treated for anal gland issues came to the clinic because he was bleeding from around the anus. As I spoke with the owner, I learned the pooch had […]
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 […]
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 […]
It can be concerning to see a new black lump on your dog, particularly because black growths may mean cancer in human medicine. When I worked as a veterinarian, I encountered various causes for black […]
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