Can Cancer Cause Lameness in Dogs?
Cancers are a common cause for lameness in dogs. There are many different types of tumors including skin and subcutaneous tissues. It is important that if you notice your dog is not using a limb normally that you seek veterinary care, especially if it does not fully...
What Happens if Your Dog Eats Marijuana
Toxicities are a frequent cause for concern in veterinary medicine. There is at least one call per day to the office about different things dogs have eaten. Marijuana is the most common street drug ingested in dogs. There are several cannabinoids present in the plant...
What is Canine Parvovirus?
Parvovirus was first discovered in dogs in 1978 when it cause a global pandemic in months. The virus is now well established worldwide and is probably the single most common infectious disease in dogs that can be fatal. The virus has a fecal-oral transmission but...
Natural Parasite Prevention for Your Dog Does Not Work — Why It’s Important to Discuss Your Options with Your Veterinarian
It’s that time of year when one of my “icks” are going to ramp back up again. Random people will use their social media accounts to spread misinformation that will cause someones dog harm. Natural products for parasite prevention do not work, if you use it and truly...