Dr. Kim Podlecki

Almost everyone has heard the catchy jingle in a Pepto Bismol commercial. That liquid pink stuff that is meant to be taken for all types of gastrointestinal up…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Pugs belong to a group of dogs known as brachycephalics. These are the “squish-faced” dogs that have an abnormally shortened skull. Because of this, they have…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Drug ingestion by dogs is nothing new. Whether they are legal, prescribed medications that members of the household are on or illegal street drugs, dogs are cu…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

You may have heard the term pyoderma used frequently by your veterinarian around your dog, especially if they have allergies. While any dog can get a bacterial…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Urinary tract infections, abbreviated UTIs, are a very common finding in dogs. We most commonly see this problem in female dogs, though male dogs can absolutel…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Reverse sneezing is otherwise known as paroxysmal respiration. However, because that’s a mouthful to say, we most commonly refer to it as reverse sneezing. Thi…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Many people have heard of Lyme disease, a common tick-borne disease seen in dogs across the United States. However, another common tick-borne disease is anapla…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Tick paralysis is exactly what its name implies – the onset of paralysis secondary to one or multiple tick bites. This condition comes on quickly and is associ…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

Thrombocytopenia is the scientific term for a low platelet count. Platelets make up the normal components of the body’s blood, and they help to form blood clot…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki

With the rise of “boutique” pet foods and smart marketing, dog food allergies are a hot topic. While marketing experts have made the public believe that grains…

By Dr. Kim Podlecki