One of the most common ear problems in dogs is inflammation and/or infection of the outer ear; this is called otitis externa. This week I discuss some key features of this ailment with a sincere hope you will find the information helpful and share worthy. Happy reading! Otitis Externa – What…
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Acute Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) – A Cause of Neck & Back Pain
Dogs, like people, can be afflicted with problems of the spinal column. One of the most common issues with this part of the body is an abnormality of the intervertebral discs. This week I discuss acute intervertebral disc disease(IVDD) in dogs, and I hope you find the information helpful and…
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Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs – A Common Voice Box Problem
Last week you learned from Dr. Odunayo some wonderfully helpful tips to keep your pets safe in the summer months. You may remember her comments about taking steps to help animals, particularly dogs, acclimatize effectively to warmer weather. Some dogs have more trouble than others adjusting to increased heat and humidity because…
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Summer & Your Pets – It’s Getting Hot Out There!
Across the country temperatures are rising. Days are getting longer, and most people are spending more time outside with friends and family, including our four-legged buddies. Indeed summer is just around the corner. With warmer weather comes some potential risks to our pets. This week I’ve invited Dr. Adesola Odunayo,…
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Liver Enzymes Gone Awry – It’s Not Always The Liver’s Fault
Some of the most commonly measured blood values in dogs and cats are liver enzymes. When elevations occur, one may logically assume an elevation of a specific liver enzyme means the problem lies with the liver itself. But that isn’t always the case, and in this week’s post, I share…
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Albumin – An Abnormal Result Should Cause Concern
One of the main reasons for which dogs and cats are referred to me is a finding of an abnormal albumin level on blood work performed by a primary care doctor. Sometimes this abnormality is purely an incidental finding, but often patients are sick (thus explaining why the blood test was…
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Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs & Cats
For the past several weeks, I’ve had a survey on Because Pets Can Have Specialists Too asking about what you want to know more. Well you requested and I’ve responded! You wanted to know more about kidney diseases in dogs and cats so this week I’m giving you a post about…
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Embrace Compounding – Stop Shoving Pills Down The Throat!
Have you ever struggled giving your dog or cat medication by mouth? Have you ever wondered if there was a less stressful means of administering necessary drugs to your fur baby? I hope this week’s blog will provide some truly useful information to make medicating your pets easier. For this…
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Heart Disease – Maybe They’re Born With It…Maybe Not
In this week’s post, board-certified veterinary cardiologist Dr. Kacie Schmitt shares with us some wonderfully useful information about certain heart diseases. To help understand basic heart anatomy, please click here to peruse an excellent resource from our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition that highlights normal basic anatomy of a dog and cat.…
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Heart Murmur – Should You Be Worried About Your Pet?
For many families the mere mention of a murmur or heart disease instills fear, a sincere concern about an illness that could negatively affect their fur baby’s quality of life. In an effort to provide useful information, I’m pleased to welcome another guest blogger, Dr. Kacie Schmitt, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist who…