What is Happening to My Older Dog?

Canine Diseases >> Endocrine Diseases in Dogs

Hypothyroidism in Dogs

Has your dog slowed down as she's gotten older?  Does she seem to have more skin and hair problems or less energy?  It might not be just old age, it might be hypothyroidism. Read on to find out more.

Starting off on the Right Foot with Your New Puppy

All Things Dog >> Puppy Basic Care and Health

You just got a new puppy! What an exciting time. They are so cute and entertaining. Hopefully, you planned in advance before you brought them home and they settled in well and are learning to live with all of the new sights, sounds, people, and other pets in your home. You have also been careful to puppy proof your home to prevent many unwanted accidents that might happen. Great! You’re off to a wonderful start. Now what? What should you do next?

Starting Off on the Right Foot with Your New Kitten

All Things Cat >> Kitten Basic Care and Health

You just got a new kitten! What an exciting time. They are so cute and entertaining. Hopefully, you planned in advance before you brought them home and they settled in well and are learning to live with all of the new sights, sounds, people, and other pets in your home. You have also been careful to kitten proof your home to prevent many unwanted accidents that might happen. Great! You’re off to a wonderful start. Now what? What should you do next?

Well, you say, she’s a veterinarian; she’s going to recommend that we go to the vet. But, you also say, my kitten is healthy and the breeder/store/person that we got the kitten from said she had all of the shots that she needs (or she’s up to date on shots). And my response is, yes, you should take your new kitten to the vet sooner rather than later and this is not just because I’m a veterinarian. While it may be true that your kitten’s shots are up to date, it’s still important to go see the veterinarian sometime in the week after you bring her home for several reasons.

Ouch! That Hurts!

Canine Diseases >> Musculoskeletal Diseases of Dogs

Painful Hips?

Does your young dog run like a bunny hopping?  Maybe your older dog seems painful, slow and stiff when getting up.  Both of these can be the result of hip dysplasia, a malformation of the hip joint, that can lead to arthritis as a dog gets older.  Read on for more information on how to help your dog.

Calling all Hairless Dogs!

Canine Diseases >> Skin Disease in Dogs

Mangy Dog?

If your dog seems to be losing hair for no reason, you may want to check this out.  Demodectic Mange, a skin disease caused by a tiny mite living in the hair follicle could be the culprit!

Why is My Dog So Itchy?

Canine Diseases >> Skin Disease in Dogs

Itchy Dog?

Ever wonder why your dog chewed and scratched so much?  One of the biggest reasons that dogs are itcy is allergies.  Unlike people, who get a runny nose or watery eyes or a sinus infection, dogs with allergies itch...Sometimes a lot!