Dr. Eric Barchas

Eric Barchas, DVM is a veterinarian who lives and works in San Francisco. His emphasis is on small animal medicine, surgery and wellness. An avid traveler, he has studied lions in Botswana and salmon in southern Chile.

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If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my dog’s stomach making noises?”, or loud noises, or gurgling noises…. You’re not alone. A vet tells us if your dog’s stomach making noises are normal or a cause for concern.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my dog’s stomach making noises?”, or loud noises, or gurgling noises…. You’re not alone. A vet tells us if your dog’s stomach making noises are normal or a cause for concern.
In small amounts and situations, your dog won’t get high. But secondhand smoke in general is dangerous to pets. We take a look at smoking weed around dogs.
In small amounts and situations, your dog won’t get high. But secondhand smoke in general is dangerous to pets. We take a look at smoking weed around dogs.
Dog seizures are life threatening and frightening. Young dogs and old dogs can have seizures. Here’s what to do and what to know if your dog has a seizure.
Dog seizures are life threatening and frightening. Young dogs and old dogs can have seizures. Here’s what to do and what to know if your dog has a seizure.
Raccoons and dogs don’t mix. Here’s what to do if a raccoon attacks your dog, and how to prevent a raccoon vs. dog attack in the first place.
Raccoons and dogs don’t mix. Here’s what to do if a raccoon attacks your dog, and how to prevent a raccoon vs. dog attack in the first place.
Dog euthanasia is the hardest decision that one ever will face as a dog owner. Deciding whether to be present for a dog’s final moments can be almost as difficult.
Dog euthanasia is the hardest decision that one ever will face as a dog owner. Deciding whether to be present for a dog’s final moments can be almost as difficult.
Knowing when a health problem is a serious concern can be a tough call. Here are 12 times you should take your dog to the vet ASAP.
Knowing when a health problem is a serious concern can be a tough call. Here are 12 times you should take your dog to the vet ASAP.
Xylitol can be found in gums, candies, and even peanut butter — and that last product poses a problem because the sweetener is deadly to dogs.
Xylitol can be found in gums, candies, and even peanut butter — and that last product poses a problem because the sweetener is deadly to dogs.
Nail injuries are common in dogs who live active lifestyles, and they typically should be seen by a vet. Here’s how I treat hurt or damaged dog nails.
Nail injuries are common in dogs who live active lifestyles, and they typically should be seen by a vet. Here’s how I treat hurt or damaged dog nails.
I recently learned that a study of the arthritis drug Adequan unnecessarily euthanized its subjects. Now I’m torn about using it on my dog, Buster. Would you be?
I recently learned that a study of the arthritis drug Adequan unnecessarily euthanized its subjects. Now I’m torn about using it on my dog, Buster. Would you be?
When it comes to spays and neuters, I recommend using a veterinarian you know and trust, which in most cases means paying a higher bill.
When it comes to spays and neuters, I recommend using a veterinarian you know and trust, which in most cases means paying a higher bill.
Bones, whether cooked or raw, pose a serious risk to a dog’s esophagus and stomach. Contrary to popular belief, they’re not OK for dogs at all.
Bones, whether cooked or raw, pose a serious risk to a dog’s esophagus and stomach. Contrary to popular belief, they’re not OK for dogs at all.
Our resident vet runs down the medical treatments and consultations that puppies need at regular intervals to grow into happy, healthy dogs.
Our resident vet runs down the medical treatments and consultations that puppies need at regular intervals to grow into happy, healthy dogs.
Older Labs are predisposed to spleen tumors, which can cause internal bleeding. The outlook for these dogs depends on whether the tumor is cancerous or benign.
Older Labs are predisposed to spleen tumors, which can cause internal bleeding. The outlook for these dogs depends on whether the tumor is cancerous or benign.
When your dog eats something harmful, your instinct might be to make him vomit, but hold on — inducing vomiting at home can lead to dangerous complications.
When your dog eats something harmful, your instinct might be to make him vomit, but hold on — inducing vomiting at home can lead to dangerous complications.
True, Bulldogs have a harder time breathing than other dogs, but the idea that anesthesia is dangerous is one of the great myths of medicine.
True, Bulldogs have a harder time breathing than other dogs, but the idea that anesthesia is dangerous is one of the great myths of medicine.
Teeth turn purple most frequently due to blunt-force trauma, and affected dogs need immediate treatment to prevent infection and bone loss.
Teeth turn purple most frequently due to blunt-force trauma, and affected dogs need immediate treatment to prevent infection and bone loss.

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