Dr. Chantal Villeneuve
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Dr. Chantal is passionate about the human-dog bond and improving animals’ lives through their connections with their human companions. She has worked with almost every species, dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and even horses and mice – all are welcome. She is excited to use her writing to spread the things she has learned to help people connect with their dogs.Archive
Vizslas are sensitive, energetic, and smart. They need plenty of exercise and positive mental stimulation. Overall, they are healthy dogs. They don’t usually suffer from some of the more prevalent genetic and inherited diseases that some other breeds do. They...
High blood pressure in dogs has some significant differences compared to humans. This article will explain how high blood pressure works in dogs, and how it is treated differently in veterinary medicine. Read the last section to understand why your...
Being worried does not help your dog. They know if you worry, and it stresses them out. If your dog eats your blood pressure medication, you want to be proactive and take steps to fix the situation, but stay calm...
Pulmonary hypertension is a disease process, not a specific disease. It is caused by a specific disease, such as heartworms, or anatomical or physiological defects. It is usually a secondary process to the primary cause of disease. Heartworm is a...
Anemia is common enough in humans that a lot of people have some knowledge of it. But how does it occur in dogs? Does it? How would anyone even know if their dog was anemic? Hopefully, this article will answer...
There are so many different types of dog food, and your dog can have a lot of different things that make choosing dog food even more important and difficult. The following article highlights some of the signs that suggest things...
In dogs, bronchitis is a relatively common problem, but it’s usually thought of as an infectious condition in people. It can be an infection in dogs, but it can also be present in other ways. Hopefully, if your dog has...
Neuropathy is a problem with a nerve or a set of nerves. Neuropathies can vary from small problems that do not impact your dog’s life greatly to dramatic, life-shattering disasters. On the giant highway system of the nervous system, with...
Do you need to panic if a wolf spider has bitten your dog? Thankfully, no. Wolf spiders are not venomous. Their bites might cause mild pain, small, localized swelling, or itchiness, which we discuss how to treat later in the...
Kennel cough is a mild, infectious disease that is highly contagious. Groomers, boarding facilities, and other places where dogs are in tight quarters often require the vaccine because it is so contagious. It is also essential to know when a...
Yes, dogs can be allergic to other dogs. However, in veterinary literature, there is actually more evidence that other allergens cause more problems for dogs than other dogs. Dog allergies tend to accumulate on top of each other to create...
Chicken is a common ingredient in many dog food recipes. But, in fact, many dogs are allergic to chicken. It is one of the most common food allergies in dogs, along with beef, wheat, dairy, and lamb. Allergies, in general,...
Valerian root is often used by humans as a supplement and although there is little to no evidence in the scientific literature to confirm its effects, it is supposed to help with insomnia, anxiety, depression, headaches, and many other things....
It can be emotionally stressful to prepare your dog for neuter or spay surgery. It can also be confusing to determine when your dog can eat and drink, and different vets can give slightly different instructions. To be the most...
As a vet, am I going to say a little sun is bad for your dog? No, of course not. But is too much sun bad for your dog? Yes, it is! But what is a little bit of sun?...
