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.
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 […]
In this article, we will review the different types of seizures in dogs, and what they look like (with pictures and videos of dogs having these seizures). Seizures can manifest in different ways in dogs, […]
You’ve found a crazy-looking lump on your dog’s ear and are wondering what you can do to help your poor friend. At my clinic, ear hematomas are commonly seen in dogs with chronic allergies; they […]
Giardia is a microscopic parasite of the intestines that can infect dogs, people, other mammals, and birds. About 15% of dogs in the United States have Giardia in their gastrointestinal system, so it’s a fairly […]
If your dog’s poop looks like jelly with blood, you’re probably wondering, “how serious is this?” And it’s important to ask that question: poop that contains jelly-like mucus is alarming, and sometimes it should be. […]
When your dog’s poop resembles jelly and contains blood, it can be an alarming sight. Sometimes it points to a serious condition, but not always. In this article, our veterinarian Dr. Liz Guise reviews what […]
As a veterinarian, I have treated dogs with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD): some of them suddenly could not walk on their own, while others developed pain and weakness after jumping on or off furniture. Many […]
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