Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Dogs are known for putting anything in their mouths, including art supplies. This happens especially when they are puppies because they use their mouths to exp…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Generally speaking, insulation can be found in every house. It can keep the home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. If your dog has eaten insulation, t…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Snails and slugs love plants because they feed on them. Dogs are curious animals that like to stick their noses in grass, leaves, and puddles, which means they…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Cardiomyopathy in dogs is divided into two major classes: dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is the most common form of card…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Dogs must be taken out for a walk every day to defecate and exercise, but taking your dog for a walk on hot days can be challenging. What should you do when it…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Dogs can suffer from neurosis, but the cases are quite rare. Neurosis is a mental disorder that involves chronic stress resulting from extreme anxiety and inse…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Grass allergies are common in dogs and are caused by grass pollen. The pollen floats in the air, so dogs do not need to be physically in the grass for their al…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Most dogs love peanut butter, but can they be allergic to this treat that they love so much? Like humans, dogs can be allergic to any ingredient, including pea…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

If your dog has to undergo a routine or complex surgical procedure, your veterinarian has most likely informed you that before the surgery, your pet should not…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc

Do you think that your dog's heart is beating faster than usual and want to know what the normal heart rate is for dogs? As a general rule, a dog’s heart rate…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai, DVM MSc