Gastrointestinal issues in dogs
Anal Gland Rupture in Dogs: Treatments and Recovery
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 […]
Dr. Liz (Elizabeth) Guise graduated from the University of Minnesota with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM). She worked as a veterinarian for two years before working for the US Department of Agriculture for 13 years.
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 can be concerning to see a new black lump on your dog, particularly because black growths may mean cancer in human medicine. As a veterinarian, I encountered many causes […]
One day I had a call from a client who found a small bump on her dog’s gums while she was brushing his teeth. I explained there are various causes […]
A client called one day and asked, “Hey doc, my dog’s stomach is making gurgling noises; is there anything I can do about it?” I explained there are various reasons […]
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