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.
There are various reasons for stomach gurgling in dogs, and many of them are no cause for concern. However, if your dog is also NOT eating, it often means there’s something upsetting their digestion. In […]
You’re relaxing at home and your dog’s stomach starts chugging and gurgling. Should you be concerned? There are various reasons for dog stomach gurgling. Most commonly, your pup’s tummy will rumble when it’s upset, but […]
Many dogs that have seizures enjoy long, normal lives with nominal side effects, but not always. In some cases, seizures may cause brain damage, affect other body organs, or result in death. The chances of […]
A colleague of mine recently shared an intriguing case with me. The owners were concerned because their dog exhibited repeated behavior that was odd. Occasionally, the pup would stand up and stare at the ceiling […]
Seizures in dogs are caused by an uncontrolled burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It affects the brain’s cognitive functions and leads to changes in behavior that include convulsions, twitching, falling over, and […]
With canine patients who suffered from seizures, owners would ask why their pup acted differently after the convulsions. I would explain what types of behavior to expect in the recovery (post-ictal) period and what signs […]
Seizures happen when normal brain functions are disrupted. We often don’t know what causes a dog to have abnormal activity, but sometimes there may be links between seizures and diet. For example, A 2012 case […]
“Doc, I think my dog is hallucinating,” began the call of one of my clients when I was in veterinary practice. After collecting details about the dog’s unusual behavior and examining her in my clinic, […]
Pet parents of epileptic dogs report success in reducing the number or severity of seizures with dietary management and nutritional supplements (Source). In this article, we’ll look at some research regarding the effect of diet […]
In this article, we’ll explain grand mal seizures, discuss the symptoms, and describe how you and your veterinarian can work together to treat, manage, and prevent grand mal seizures in your dog. What are grand […]
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