Short Takes November 2023
Post-Clipping Bacterial Infection
n Sometimes, after a dog’s hair has been clipped or even simply after he has been bathed, an infection develops. You might...
Another Worry for Short-Nosed Dogs: Sleep Apnea
Short-nosed (brachycephalic) dogs often have lifelong breathing problems because their pushed-in nasal cavities are too compromised for proper respiration. Now a new study says...
Low Thyroid Hormone Levels Don’t Always Signify Thyroid Disease
Signs of canine hypothyroidism — too little of certain thyroid hormones — often come on subtly and slowly, progressing over years, and therefore can...
Wildfires and Your Dog’s Breathing
The smoke from wildfires coming south from Canada this year affected people’s breathing across much of the northern tier of the country. Dogs have...
Stay Calm in the Presence of a Dog-Phobic Person
It’s an unfortunate catch-22: People who are nervous around dogs are the ones who tend to bring out their aggressive tendencies. Their anxiety transfers...
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...
Short Takes August 2023
Outdoor Restaurant Seating Now Includes Your Dog
Don’t want to leave your dog home when you go out to eat? You no longer have to,...
Short Takes July 2023
Veterinarians Can Now Become Board-Certified in Shelter Medicine
As of this year, a veterinary specialty in shelter medicine is fully recognized by the American...
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...
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...
