Dog Health Issues

Nothing can ruin the summer season for your pooch like nasty pests. Here are some of the dos and don’ts for effectively battling a flea infestation

Helping your dog recover from injury is one of the best ways to make them feel loved. You need to be a strong leader and follow veterinary instructions.

Did you know that acupuncture can assist with car sickness in dogs? 

Have you ever considered giving CBD oil to your dog? With CBD’s success in medicine and skincare, people are curious to know what the benefits are for pets.

At one time or another, you probably noticed that your dogs have what every dog owner dreads: fleas! When your dogs have fleas, it can be very annoying for both you and your dogs. 

Your dog is a member of the family, so choosing a veterinarian you can trust and connect with is important. Here are several things to consider.

Chronic pain has a huge impact on your dog’s quality of life and their ability to do their normal daily activities as well as their mobility are affected.

Those who have faced emergencies can tell you it is essential to get your first aid kit together before an accident happens

We always want to do what is best for our dog so it it natural to ask ourselves about the potential side effects of using CBD oil.

Why would any responsible pet parent give human pills to dogs without consulting the vet? Dogs are foragers and may ingest pills from the floor.

There was a time when tasting or eating glue was something to be joked about but now with newer and stronger adhesives on the market there is an emerging danger for our pets.

Does a short car trip feel more like a roller coaster ride for your dog? Here are some tips to help

The health of our family members is always a top priority, and this includes our canine friends. It can be worrisome when a dog’s appetite shrinks, or worse when they stop eating altogether. What can cause your dog to stop eating?

There are many conditions that can cause unusual or aggressive behavior in dogs: anything from problems with teeth and eyesight to joint pain.

Children should be taught from an early age the impermanence of life. How To Explain The Loss Of A Pet To Your Children As parents you may feel uncomfortable talking about death to your kids. You may think that silence will spare your children some of the pain and sadness. But, this is wrong. The…

We received this note today from a client, “I’m sending this email to let you know that our sweet Ava passed away over the weekend. She truly loved coming to Acme – thank you for everything.” Most of us grieve greatly when this occurs. For some of us, this is a very private thing. And…

By Guest Author, Dr. Jill Bishop, My Veterinary Hospital So, it starts with phrases like, “he’s starting to show his age” or “he can’t keep up with his sister” or “he has some trouble zipping up the stairs like she used to”. When I hear these phrases, I think arthritis. What most pet owners do…

By Dr. Bridgette Lightell, DVM ~  Dublin Veterinary Clinic 42…30…What do these numbers represent? These are the number of adult teeth that dogs and cats have, respectively.  Just like our own teeth, pets need their teeth to be regularly cared for too.  If not, dental infections can occur and lead to problems with the heart,…

Ticks, fleas, and mosquitos will begin to show up in Spring in the weeds and tall grasses. Let’s get them under control.

 To all but those readers who are veterinarians or Westminster Dog Show judges, the details of a dog’s gait and what it means is probably a mystery.  It is an aspect that can be very important in determining the correctness of a dog’s posture and its overall health, but it also can be easily overlooked….

by Guest Author, Joshua Spiert The crisp morning air and slowly warming hue of the leaves bring a dark and sinister traveler. It reveals itself with hacking and coughing, lethargy, and may cause exhaustion or excessive panting. Well, perhaps you yourself never experienced this, but a certain member of your family may have. The dog…

Dogs do not sweat like humans – they release heat by panting and they sweat through the foot pads and nose. Learn the signs of heat stroke.