In the realm of pet training, a crucial aspect often overlooked is the emotional well-being of our furry companions. As a veterinarian, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of training methods on the human-animal bond. Positive reinforcement training focuses on...
There are many causes of infectious respiratory diseases that affect dogs in the United States. Collectively they are referred to as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex- CIRDC. This includes organisms like Bordetella, canine respiratory coronavirus, canine...
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can lead to serious illness in dogs. There are several strains of bacteria that can cause illness — we have a vaccine for the four most common strains. The bacteria is most common in warm and wet environments and heavy...
No matter what the reason thinking about surgery for your pet is always a stressful time. Today I hope to discuss a few things that might make things a little less stressful. Keep in mind that recovery is going to look different depending on what type of surgery your...
Diabetic dogs are initially presented for drinking and urinating more, weight loss and occasionally blindness (development of cataracts). The physical exam on a healthy diabetic is generally unremarkable. They are often obese, with a history of weight loss, they may...
As I prepare for my appointments next week one of my procedures is initiating heartworm treatment on a young dog. It is January and I am treating heartworm…I am nervous about treating this dog who’s heart is enlarged from the disease and has changes to the lungs....