My dog woke up with stuff in his eyes – how worried am I?
It can be stressful to wake up one morning and see discharge coming out of your dog’s eyes. When are
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What does a physical exam on a dog or cat do?
When we perform a physical exam, we’re usually talking, laughing, and trying to snuggle or spoil your pet. It might
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Lipomas on dogs
One of the most common lumps that owners find on their dogs is the lipoma. When I tell owners the
Did your pet suddenly become ill with no warning? It happens to veterinarians too!
Having a pet you thought was healthy suddenly become life-threateningly ill, or even unexpectedly die, is probably the worst thing
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What to do when your pet gets the wrong medication
It can happen to anyone. You have multiple pets on medication. Your mind is distracted. You’re handing out pills. Maybe
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How to make your own first aid kit for pets
I have many clients ask about first aid kits for pets, and if they should buy one. Honestly, you can
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Getting your dog used to seeing you in a mask
As veterinary clinics around the country consider opening back up to letting owners in the building in the coming months,
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Our cats are NOT loving “Shelter-in-place”
With many people working from home, kids being home from school, and the whole schedule changing, many cats have had
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5 things about male dogs every owner needs to know
It sounds weird, but sometimes we joke that male dogs need to come with an owner’s manual. There are weird
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Should you buy pet insurance? 4 things you should know about pet health insurance
I am asked this question often. Unfortunately, it’s typically after I’ve diagnosed some condition requiring $2,000 surgery, or extensive hospitalization.
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Why scaling your dog’s teeth at home is a bad idea
We’ve all heard that the best way to maintain our dog’s (or cat’s) dental health is to brush their teeth
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Grain free dog food in the news…AGAIN
Last summer I wrote an article about the grain free dog food fad. Word was getting out that many of
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