On Whether Dogs Get Psoriasis
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin ailments to befall people, as evidenced by the endless parade of ads for medications to combat...
Reaction to the leptospirosis vaccine?
Q: We have had three Shetland sheepdogs over the last 15 years, and all of the breeders have told us not to give a...
Using 3D Modeling to Heal Dogs
Perhaps you’ve seen television footage of surgeons talking about preparing for the separation of conjoined twins by practicing the operation on 3D models that...
Shared Decision Making
In human medicine there is a term called “shared decision making.” It means that the patient is provided with the best available evidence about...
What’s Dental About Dental Chews?
Your dog absolutely loves his dental chews. They are among his favorite treats. But do they really protect his teeth?
If the package has...
Why is the left atrium on the right?
Q: In your article about congestive heart failure in the January issue, you had an illustration that showed the left atrium and the left...
When Your Male Dog Urinates Like a Girl
You know how it works. Male dogs lift a leg to urinate; females squat. But sometimes a male dog squats to void urine as...
New Drug to Treat Pancreatitis
As many as one in 50 dogs suffers from acute pancreatitis, sudden and life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas that causes painful pressure around the...
Dogs Can Get Monkeypox
Cases of monkeypox have fallen substantially — a good thing. But the painful disease is still out there, and dogs can and do...
Detecting Flea Bites
It’s easy to see flea bites on ourselves because we’re not covered head to toe in dense hair. The telltale raised red dots...
Left-Sided Versus Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure In Your Dog
Our clients who come to see us at our hospital for small animals often become extremely alarmed if we say their dog has heart...
Your Dog Can Die From Licking Your Topical Medicine
Fluorouracil cream is prescribed for people to apply to their skin to treat a number of conditions. These include warts; skin cancers such...
