Dr. Joe Mallat

Bringing a new puppy into your home can be both exciting and overwhelming. You’ll undoubtedly experience the joy that comes with puppy cuddles, playtime, and w…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

You probably know that back pain is common in us two-legged humans. Many people don’t know, however, that back pain is also relatively common in their four-leg…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Most people associate the term “lupus” with the severe auto-immune disease that affects people; this form of lupus is systemic, meaning it reaches many differe…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic system. This is the most common form of cancer in dogs, representing roughly 15–20% of all new cancer dia…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

We hear a lot about cholesterol these days, and the effects high cholesterol can have on our health. But did you know that cholesterol can affect a dog’s healt…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

French Bulldogs are one of the brachycephalic breeds, alongside Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Shih Tzus, and several others. “Brachy” is a prefix for short, a…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Kidney disease is a relatively common condition in dogs that can come on very suddenly or progress over several years. This article will not explore kidney dis…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Blood tests are used in dogs just as they are in people. They are performed to ensure dogs are well enough to undergo anesthesia, to check for causes of diseas…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in a large number of household foods and products. Chewing gum, toothpaste, baked goods, peanut butter…the list goes o…

By Dr. Joe Mallat

Pancreatitis in dogs is up there with the most serious forms of “tummy ache”. The pancreas is an organ in the abdomen responsible for producing hormones such a…

By Dr. Joe Mallat