Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca BVSc GPCert (Ophthal) MRCVS (Veterinarian)

Loving your dog means more than petting them and giving them kisses. It also involves duties like deworming them and taking them to the vet regularly. There’s also the fact that if your dog is not dewormed and has fleas or ticks, they can make you sick. Therefore, deworming and applying antiparasitic products (for fleas […]

A cigarette butt can be pure poison for your beloved four-legged friend. You should contact the veterinarian immediately if your dog has eaten a cigarette butt. It contains nicotine, which is quickly absorbed in the body, leading to intoxication and, in extreme cases, respiratory and/or cardiac arrest. Nicotine is a poison and has been used

Diarrhea in dogs is very common and can occur for various reasons, typically being food related, but not always. But when is diarrhea in dogs an emergency? You know your four-legged friend best, so go to the vet immediately when you feel that something is wrong with them. That said, diarrhea typically becomes a cause

Dental disease can be a source of chronic pain and infection in dogs. For this reason, dental disease should not be overlooked. One common dental disease is malocclusion. It’s more common in dog breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic breeds), such as the Shih Tzu, Pekingese, Pug, Boxer, Bull Mastiff, or Boston Terrier. One oral cavity

It can be tempting to run to your first aid kit when you realize that your companion is in pain and grab what you rely on the most. One of the most common pain relievers for humans is Tylenol, but can you give it to your dog? While veterinarians sometimes use it to relieve pain

Dog owners often report to their vet that they have noticed a bump or lump on their four-legged friend. This can occur for various reasons and tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous. Lumps and bumps can originate from different tissues or cell types; however, its appearance might be very similar. They can occur in

Are your French Bulldog’s ears always dirty and smelly? Does your dog scratch their ears often? If this sounds familiar, chances are that your four-legged friend is suffering from an ear infection. Dogs with ear infections tend to shake their heads and scratch their ears excessively. You might also see your dog rubbing their face

It is heartbreaking to say goodbye to our best friend and family member. But what can be more difficult is to see our pet struggling and suffering because we are not ready to let them go or choose to end their suffering through euthanasia. It is difficult to make this decision, not only for the

Ear mites and yeast infections are common problems for dogs, especially those with long floppy ears that hold heat and moisture, creating a perfect environment for microorganisms to grow and cause problems for your pet. If you think your pet is having an ear problem but aren’t sure how to tell if it’s ear mites