Dr. Chyrle Bonk

As a dog owner, you’ve likely had a few run-ins with fleas. Those black jumping pests feed on the blood of their hosts and can leave small, red bumps on the sk…

By Keri-Beth Clur

Many people fear snakes, while many dogs are intensely curious about them. Unfortunately, dogs plus curiosity can be a recipe for disaster—in this case, a snak…

By Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Dog owners love to show off their pets, and a walk in the park is the perfect opportunity to prove to everyone how friendly and lovable they are. Unfortunately…

By Jordyn Alger

A tumor—in a dog or another animal—is a swelling due to the unregulated growth of tissue cells. While that may sound bad, it doesn’t necessarily mean cancer. T…

By Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Some dogs love to indulge in human foods, especially those that they shouldn’t eat for health reasons. For example, nachos, tacos, pizza, and burgers are all t…

By Rachael Gerkensmeyer

Human foods can be quite tempting for our pets, and despite our best efforts to keep them put away, sometimes our pups still get into them. While almonds aren’…

By Adam Mann

If there's an aroma guaranteed to get dogs drooling and gazing up at you with big, pleading eyes, it's the smell of bacon cooking. As much as you may want to i…

By Kit Copson

The liver is an impressive organ! Not only is it like the body’s oil filter, but it also has the ability to regenerate should it become injured or damaged. How…

By Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Kidney stones tend to be fairly prevalent in people, making us wonder if our canine companions are spared the anguish. Kidney stones do indeed seem to be fairl…

By Dr. Chyrle Bonk

French fries are an incredibly popular human treat. The fried slivers of potatoes, typically covered in salt, are commonly served at fast food chains and takea…

By Matt Jackson