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GDV in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Care
There are three letters that can send shivers down a dog owner’s spine and tell veterinary staff that they’re in for a long night: GDV. If you have a large bre…
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Treatment
It's time to talk about ticks! Is your dog on a reliable flea and tick prevention product? We worry about tick-associated illnesses because they can be devasta…
Poison Ivy On Dogs: Our Vet Discusses Signs, Causes & Care
Many of us enjoy hiking, and the same can be said for many of our pups. If you're taking your dog hiking, you need to be mindful of several potential hazards,…
Heat Stroke in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Causes, Signs & Treatment
As a veterinarian, seeing a dog die from heat stroke despite life-saving efforts is an absolutely devastating event for all parties involved. Because this medi…
Anaplasmosis In Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Causes & Treatment
Many people have heard of Lyme disease, a common tick-borne disease seen in dogs across the United States. However, another common tick-borne disease is anapla…
Alabama Rot in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)
Two words that have been the source of great stress and anxiety amongst vets and dog owners: Alabama rot. More correctly known as cutaneous and renal glomerula…
Dog Tremors: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment (Vet Answer)
If you notice your dog tremoring, it's normal to feel nervous. Your dog is doing something out of the ordinary. Is it a seizure or something else? Your dog cou…
Nuclear Sclerosis in Dogs: Our Vet Explains the Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment
As our pets age, one common ocular change seen in senior and geriatric dogs is a condition called nuclear sclerosis, or lenticular sclerosis. Nuclear sclerosis…
