Dr. Kim Podlecki

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum are the most common chest bone deformities in dogs. Even though they are the most common, both conditions are still consi…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Arthritis and mobility problems in our canine companions are a huge part of the pet industry. One look online and the average person will be overwhelmed with s…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

During a physical exam, your veterinarian should always listen to your dogs’ chest with their stethoscope. This will include placing their stethoscope in more…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

The high-tech treatment is now showing up in vet hospitals. We talk to the man who made it happen.

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Dogs can get all types of bumps on their body, especially as they age. Some dogs may even start to develop small lumps on one or both of their eyelids. While m…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Dystocia is the scientific term for a difficult birth. In other words, your female dog is unable to naturally pass their puppies through their birth canal. Dys…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

A TV news report says a common heartworm and flea preventative may be killing dogs -- but it has all the hallmarks of an unfounded rumor.

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

With the number of states allowing for marijuana legalization increasing, veterinarians have seen an increase in marijuana toxicity in pets. Because people are…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Some dogs will chew on and eat anything. The most notorious are puppies, who, like children, are curious and want to put everything they come across in their m…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

The vestibular system of the body is responsible for balance, helps with coordination, and prevents a dog from falling over. It does this by helping to adapt a…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki