Dr. Joe Mallat

Any vet who works in an emergency clinic can attest to the surprisingly high frequency at which dogs are stung by bees. Some dogs chase bees and get stung, som…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Anal glands are not something you want to talk about while eating dinner, let alone can you remove a dog's anal glands. These two scent glands, sitting adjacen…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Most people know that chocolate is toxic to dogs. Dogs just can’t metabolize chocolate as well as we can, which renders them particularly sensitive to the effe…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Vomiting is one of the most common reasons that dogs attend the vet clinic. As a vet, I expect to see at least one dog for vomiting every day that I see consul…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

As a veterinarian, getting to the bottom of excessive shaking and panting in senior dogs can be difficult. As the owner of a senior dog, the situation can be f…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Cushing’s disease was first diagnosed in people more than one hundred years ago by a pioneering American neurosurgeon, Dr Harvey Cushing. Cushing’s disease, al…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Noticing blood in your dog’s urine is a scary sight for any dog owner. Some dogs pee blood while appearing otherwise completely well, while some dogs are showi…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Flat-faced dogs are referred to in the veterinary circle as brachycephalic. There are many brachycephalic breeds—Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pugs, and Shih Tzus…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

If your dog loves to lick you, but their face smells unpleasant, you’re not alone! This is something several dog owners experience. A smelly dog face can be ca…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Arthritis is a common condition that affects many dogs, particularly as they age. Thankfully, there are many effective ways of managing canine arthritis. Nutri…

By Dr. Joe Mallat