Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Veterinarian

About

Author's archive
How Long Can a Dog Live With a Collapsing Trachea? (Vet Answer)

How Long Can a Dog Live With a Collapsing Trachea? (Vet Answer)

The “goose honking” cough that many dogs with tracheal collapse exhibit can be loud and alarming, making many owners wonder how long a dog with a collapsing tr…

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
Hydrophobia in Dogs: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Care Guide

Hydrophobia in Dogs: Vet-Verified Signs, Causes & Care Guide

Many people associate hydrophobia with rabies because one of the signs of the paralytic variant is paralysis of the jaw muscles and throat, making some assume…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Does My Dog Have a Permanent Hole in Their Mouth? Our Vet Explains Oronasal Fistula

Does My Dog Have a Permanent Hole in Their Mouth? Our Vet Explains Oronasal Fistula

Dogs are meant to only have a single hole in their mouth, right? It’s the one that their food goes into and their tongue comes out of when they’re trying to gi…

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
How To Calculate Carbohydrates in Dog Food: Our Vet Explains the Math & Considerations

How To Calculate Carbohydrates in Dog Food: Our Vet Explains the Math & Considerations

If you look at the nutritional values of any bag of dog food, you might notice that one ingredient is conspicuously missing. Dog food companies are not require…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
Are Snails Poisonous to Dogs? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Facts

Are Snails Poisonous to Dogs? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Facts

If your pooch is like most dogs, they tend to get into anything and everything, and they’re always trying to eat new things. But if your dog just ate a snail,…

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
Why Is My Puppy Incontinent? Vet-Reviewed Canine Health Facts

Why Is My Puppy Incontinent? Vet-Reviewed Canine Health Facts

Potty training a puppy can be frustrating all on its own. What makes it even worse is when complications come along with it. Some dogs learn very quickly, othe…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
I Think My Neighbor Poisoned My Dog, What Can I Do? Vet-Approved Advice

I Think My Neighbor Poisoned My Dog, What Can I Do? Vet-Approved Advice

Discovering that your pet is the victim of poisoning is a terrifying and heart-wrenching situation, especially if you believe that your neighbor is to blame. M…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
15 Rules of Dog Park Etiquette: Vet-Approved Guide

15 Rules of Dog Park Etiquette: Vet-Approved Guide

Dog parks are a great way to let your dog have outdoor fun, get socialization time with other pups, and form a better bond with you. However, before you head o…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
How Do Dogs Get Respiratory Infections & Signs to Monitor (Vet-Reviewed)

How Do Dogs Get Respiratory Infections & Signs to Monitor (Vet-Reviewed)

Our dogs can contract a number of ailments that all cause similar signs. Sometimes, it's hard to differentiate between them without professional assistance, wh…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
How to Get a Dog to Eat When Their Owner Is Away: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Get a Dog to Eat When Their Owner Is Away: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

Many pet owners prefer an individual taking care of their pets while away, as it’s less stressful than boarding them. It also reduces exposure to transmissible…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers