Dr. Kim Podlecki

What do elevated liver enzymes in dogs indicate? And why are elevated liver enzymes in dogs sometimes baffling — even for your vet?

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

All of us want a healthy digestive tract, both for ourselves and our dogs. Nowadays, what we consume and what our dogs consume is an important part of our over…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Blood in the stool is one of the most common complaints seen in veterinary hospitals. Often the blood is accompanied by diarrhea. Sometimes the blood is not a…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

The pancreas is an organ that helps with normal digestion in a dog. In some dogs, they may develop inflammation and/or damage to the pancreas, known as pancrea…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Did you know that nicotine can be highly toxic and even fatal if your pet ingests it? Depending on the source of the nicotine and the size of your pet, even a…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

As a dog owner, you have probably dealt with your dog having some vomiting and diarrhea on at least one occasion. Gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the stoma…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Skin conditions in dogs are a hot topic these days. Many dogs experience allergies, skin infections, itchiness, discoloration, hair loss, etc. But what about t…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

If you have a Dachshund or are interested in adopting one, you've probably heard that they are prone to "back problems". But what exactly does that mean? IVDD,…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

You may recognize the word Cuterebra, or maybe you have seen interesting videos of them online. But do you know what a Cuterebra is? What exactly are you looki…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

You may have heard the term “cherry eye” before but are unsure what it means. Does it hurt your dog? How can you treat it? When should you be concerned? Cherry…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki