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Lepto Vaccine for Dogs: What to Know & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Lepto Vaccine for Dogs: What to Know & Side Effects (Vet Answer)

Vaccinations generally provide good protection for your dog against certain diseases that could be severe and debilitating. While no vaccine leads to 100% immu…

Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Treatment

While myasthenia gravis (MG) sounds like an intriguing medical condition, the root words break down to mean: severe (gravis), muscle (my-), and weakness (-asth…

French Bulldog Teeth Problems: Our Vet Explains Common Issues, Treatment & Prevention

French Bulldog Teeth Problems: Our Vet Explains Common Issues, Treatment & Prevention

French Bulldogs are one of the brachycephalic breeds, alongside Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, and several others. “Brachy” is a prefix for short, a…

Can Dogs Have Pepto Bismol? Our Vet Explains Its Uses, Side Effects & Risks

Can Dogs Have Pepto Bismol? Our Vet Explains Its Uses, Side Effects & Risks

Almost everyone has heard the catchy jingle in a Pepto Bismol commercial. That liquid pink stuff that is meant to be taken for all types of gastrointestinal up…

My Dog’s Tooth Is Turning Purple, What’s Wrong? Our Vet Explains Risks & Treatment

My Dog’s Tooth Is Turning Purple, What’s Wrong? Our Vet Explains Risks & Treatment

If your dog’s tooth turns purple, it indicates an underlying issue requiring veterinary attention. Purple discoloration of a dog’s tooth is often due to trauma…

Can Pancreatitis Cause Seizures in Dogs? Our Vet Explains Signs, Treatment & Causes

Can Pancreatitis Cause Seizures in Dogs? Our Vet Explains Signs, Treatment & Causes

Pet parents understandably may have many questions about various diseases that may be present in their dogs. One question that was asked of me as a veterinaria…

Seasonal Allergies in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Seasonal Allergies in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Care & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Ahhh, spring! Flowers and trees are blooming, grass is growing, bees are buzzing, and allergies are in full force for many people, and in some cases, even thei…

When to Euthanize a Dog with Kidney Failure: Our Vet Explains

When to Euthanize a Dog with Kidney Failure: Our Vet Explains

Kidney disease is a relatively common condition in dogs that can come on very suddenly or progress over several years. This article will not explore kidney dis…