Some Dog Breeds Appear More Sensitive to Pain Than Others
There has been a belief among veterinarians that some dog breeds are more sensitive to pain than others. And new research suggests they are...
Older Dog Can’t Sleep? It Could Be Dementia
If your older dog has begun pacing the floors at night and having trouble settling down, it could be a sign of dementia, just...
For That Last Good-Bye
More and more people are opting for euthanasia at home. It could cost about $100 more than at the veterinarian’s office, but it allows...
Summer’s Over, But Heartworm Season Is Forever
You might assume that because heartworm disease makes its way to dogs via mosquitoes, those dogs who live where temperatures fall too low to...
Significance of High Cholesterol
Q: My dog was found to have high cholesterol on a routine blood test. The doctor said it won’t raise her risk for a...
Defibrillators Also Work on Dogs Experiencing Cardiac Arrest
You’ve seen the red boxes on walls in airport terminals and other public venues. They’re called automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, and even an...
Dear Doctor August 2023
Q: If a dog has had a Lyme disease vaccination is any other prevention recommended?
Pav Sterry
Columbus, Ohio
Dear Ms. Sterry,
A: “Vaccine or not, a year-round tick...
Viagra May Benefit Certain Dogs, But Not For the Reason You Think
In a person, the esophagus is vertical. That means that in addition to muscle contractions in that organ propelling food from the back of...
DEAR DOCTOR July 2023
Q: We have three small dogs — two cavalier King Charles spaniels and a scnoodle. There appears to be a growing body of claims...
When Choosing Health Insurance For Your Dog, Consider Dental Care
Ironically, the most common disease to affect dogs is the one not necessarily covered by pet health insurance. We’re talking about dental disease. By...
Even When Nothing Seems Wrong, Your Dog’s Eyes Need Checking
Of course, if one or both of your dog’s eyes have turned red or cloudy, or there is discharge, you should bring him to...
What You Need to Know Before Your Dog Undergoes Anesthesia
In 2008, the risk of death for a healthy dog undergoing anesthesia was deemed to be one in 2,000, according to a study that...
