Dr. Chantal Villeneuve MS BVetMed (Veterinarian)

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 might have some eye or skin issues, but in general, Vizslas are pretty sturdy. However, […]

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 vet doesn’t measure blood pressure the same way your doctor does. What Is High Blood

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 for your dog. The first thing to do is to call your vet or an

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 serious global problem that every dog owner should know. Although not as common as systemic

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 some of those questions and give you a good understanding of how anemia in dogs

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 been diagnosed with bronchitis, it is an acute, short-term problem. Chronic bronchitis can get a

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 post. But, in general, they are not something to worry about too much. Saying this

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 dog is no longer contagious. But, as with most important things, there is no set

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 an allergic response. And while an “other dog allergy” can be a problem, it is

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, are extremely common. Dogs can be allergic to types of food and environmental stimuli (i.e.,

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. In dogs, it also has no scientific evidence or medical studies confirming its effects. Anecdotally,

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 thorough, carefully follow your own vet’s instructions down to the hour. Remember that even if you’ve

For us people, we cut our nails for various reasons, but we never let them get out of hand. However, our canine companions do not have the luxury of grabbing some nail clippers and cutting their own nails. So, how often should you cut your dog’s nails? On average, a dog’s nails need to be