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...
Should Your Dog Be Screened for Cancer Younger?
We know that the incidence of breast cancer in women goes up dramatically starting at around age 55, so screening with mammograms is...
Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs on the Rise
As the legalization of marijuana expands, veterinary emergency rooms are seeing an increase in canine cases of marijuana toxicity, according to research published in...
You Cannot Diagnose Mouth Pain By How Much Your Dog Eats
People often assume that if their dog had mouth pain, he would stop eating. Not true, say Tufts health professionals Yuki Nakayama, DVM, and...
Over-the-Counter Antimicrobials Now Available By Prescription Only
Until now, certain antimicrobial medicines used in dogs and other animals have been available over the counter. That ends this month. As of June...
Recognizing “Swimmer’s Ear” and Other Dog-Eared Problems
Does your dog get to beat the heat by regularly splashing around in a lake, or perhaps a backyard pool? That could predispose her...
If Your Dog Won’t Take the Medicine, Can It Be Compounded?
To compound a medicine is to alter it in some way so that it’s tailored to the needs of a particular patient who wouldn’t...
Have You Palpated Your Dog This Week?
Your veterinarian will palpate (feel) your dog’s body during her wellness exams to check for lumps and bumps that shouldn’t be there. But you...
The Vet Will See Your Dog In Person Now
The Food and Drug Administration is mandating that dogs go back to seeing their veterinarians in person periodically in order for there to a...
