Arthritis in Dogs, What is it? Arthritis in dogs, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a very common degenerative condition of the joints in dogs. There are actually a few different types of arthritis, but the focus of this article is osteoarthritis. It tends to occur most commonly in the hip, …
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever fed peanut butter to your dog. I know I have. As a veterinarian, I’ve even recommended it from time to time. Maybe to disguise a sneaky tablet, or even to make that food-dispensing toy last a little bit longer for dogs needing an extra level of challenge. And I …
Ixodes Holocyclus With a fancy pants name like that you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re discussing some sort of ancient greek VIP. Socrates, Aesop, Archimedes, Ixodes… But no, the owner of this impressive name is none other than the Australian Paralysis Tick. Far from writing timeless fables or discovering incredible sciencey things, this eight legged …
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Dogs are living longer and longer! Dogs are living a heck of a lot longer than they used to. Just as for humans, medical and surgical interventions for pets are advancing every day. As our understanding of disease processes and our access to newer, better medications improve, we are able to not only lengthen the …
Is Your Dog Losing His Marbles? Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome Read More »
Back when I was in vet school I lived in a little rental near the beach with my husband (then boyfriend – that sounds so weird now!) and my gorgeous Border Collie, Anika. We called our home the slanty shanty because it was pretty old and the ground had obviously moved a bit over time. …
Separation Anxiety In Dogs – This One’s Personal Read More »
A Visit to the Vet can be Scary! Many pet owners face problems when it comes to bringing their pet to the veterinarian. While some pets enjoy the treats and attention given to them at the vets, others are not so thrilled. Waiting amongst anxious and stressed animals, surrounded by unfamiliar scents and people, and …
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