Dr. Ernie Ward

Dr. Ernie Ward is an internationally recognized veterinarian known for his innovations in general small-animal practice, long-term medication monitoring, special needs of senior dogs and cats, and pet obesity. He is the author of The Clean Pet Food Revolution and has been a frequent guest on numerous TV programs.

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Chronic Hepatitis In Dogs: Causes, Signs and Treatment

Astra, the 6-year-old Cocker Spaniel exhibited several vague clinical signs like not eating every few days and occasional vomiting. Blood tests showed significantly elevated liver enzymes. Many conditions can cause an increase in these values, but one enzyme caught my attention: ALT. ALT stands for alanine transaminase and is usually part of routine screening blood […]

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Cutting-Edge Procedures & Products at Your Vet’s Office

Veterinary medicine has always been at the forefront of technological advances. The medical care your dog receives today rivals that of most humans. Cutting-edge procedures and products promise not only to treat illness and extend longevity but improve our canines’ quality of life. Here are eight high-tech breakthroughs I think every dog parent should know

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Intervertebral Disc Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

“You know, saa-shaay! Her back end sways side to side, and she gets down real low in the rear. Sashay. Downtown dragging. You know, ‘Shawty got low, low, low.’ Not her normal Doxie dance.” I was not being schooled on the hottest TikTok moves but on the sudden sauntering style of a 5-year­old Dachshund dubbed

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Does My Dog Have Asthma? Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments

I consider myself tech-savvy. I’m typically on the cutting edge of medical innovations, pushing technological boundaries and generally an early adopter of all things veterinary. I was one of the first veterinarians on Facebook, and I love leveraging virtual communication to better help my patients Not long ago I was scrolling through my Instagram feed

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Dog being held by vet.

What Is Idiopathic Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT) in Dogs?

“Idiot what?” Based on the current situation, I could understand the pet owner’s frustration and worry. On my exam table lay his nearly lifeless dog, Chloe. Chloe had recently celebrated her sixth birthday and, 48 hours ago, was a perfectly healthy Cocker Spaniel. When I saw her, she could barely raise her head. “Idiopathic immune-mediated

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A dog eating out of a bowl.

Clean Eating for Dogs: The Ultimate Guide With 3 Steps to Understanding

Perhaps my favorite recent development in pet nutrition is seeing a new standard set for healthy pet foods — recipes made with real ingredients. For decades, it’s been challenging for both veterinarians and pet parents to decipher pet food labels and determine what is (or isn’t) in the bag or can. I’m excited to see

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Tibetan Spaniels are flat-faced dogs.

Brachycephalic (Flat-Faced) Dogs: 4 Health Problems Watch For

I’m a fan of Frenchies; a Bulldog, Boston Terrier, and Boxer buff; I’m partial to Pugs and Pekes; and I admit serious sentiments for Shih Tzu. In addition to my abundant affection, these breeds have in common certain anatomical traits that make them both wonderfully cute and incredibly impaired. Brachycephalics, or “smushed-face dogs,” while extraordinary

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a sick dog coughing

Why Is My Dog Coughing A Lot? Reasons & What To Do Next

Bailey’s owners had been up all night. Their 8-year-old Maltipoo had been hacking, wheezing and coughing incessantly, and the couple’s bleary eyes and ashen faces told me they were spent. As I examined their croupy canine, they recalled how a soft gurgle in Bailey’s throat had turned into a gusher of gasping over the past

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