“My dog had a stroke!” – It’s probably Vestibular syndrome
Nothing is more scary than waking up one day to see your senior dog walking in circles, head tilted to […]
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The grey area between benign and cancerous masses on dogs
Every day I have an owner show me a lump on their dog and express concern about what it is.
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Should you buy pet insurance? 4 things you should know about pet health insurance
I am asked this question often. Unfortunately, it’s typically after I’ve diagnosed some condition requiring $2,000 surgery, or extensive hospitalization.
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Why scaling your dog’s teeth at home is a bad idea
We’ve all heard that the best way to maintain our dog’s (or cat’s) dental health is to brush their teeth
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Why is it so expensive to get my pet’s teeth cleaned?
With dental disease being one of the most common pet diseases in the country, I often find myself recommending dental
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Itchy dog or cat lately? You are not alone!
This past month I have met more itchy animals than I have in years! The kiddos with the usual seasonal
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Turmeric/Curcumin – Can it really treat inflammatory conditions?
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has gotten a lot of credit over the past few years. Can it really
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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements – Myth, Magic, or somewhere in the Middle??
We’ve all seen ads online for various joint supplements that claim they transformed a dog’s life, bringing it from barely
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Grain free dog food in the news…AGAIN
Last summer I wrote an article about the grain free dog food fad. Word was getting out that many of
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My veterinarian says my dog has mild anemia – now what?
As a house call veterinarian, I treat a lot of senior pets, so therefore I run a lot of senior
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The bamboozlement of Baxter’s mom (Never trust the person who tries to sell you pet food!)
Baxter is a 4 year old lab mix who had torn a ligament in his knee called the ACL. This
From diarrhea to… nothing? What’s going on?
“My cat had diarrhea, the vet treated it, and there’s no poop in the litter box.” “We treated my dog’s
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