Veterinarian
Dr. Rachel Ellison lives on a mountain in Utah with her husband, daughter, and son, as well as their animal menagerie— a Bernese Mountain Dog, a Bengal/Siamese mix, and an orange tabby cat, as well as numerous chickens. During her free time, she enjoys being with those she loves, cooking and baking, reading, hiking, sharing her knowledge about cats, and exploring nature and the world around her.
Glucosamine is a popular nutraceutical product that is marketed to have many health benefits for dogs, especially for joint health as well as potential inflamm…
A fairly common saying in veterinary medicine is that “age is not a disease.” Despite this sentiment, some dog owners may be concerned about their aging canine…
Intravenous (IV) fluids are commonly used in veterinary medicine for dogs who need fluid therapy quickly to either help prevent health problems or to treat dis…
If your dog has been diagnosed with epilepsy, there are likely a variety of troubling and concerning questions on your mind. The first one is most likely to be…
Heart disease is an umbrella term for any health condition that exists within the heart and/or associated blood vessels. While there are numerous different dis…
Many dog owners might be uncomfortable having to think (or talk) about their dog’s bowel movements. But the truth is, a dog’s stool is a helpful tool as eviden…
What should you do if you discover a lump on or around your dog’s elbow? Before panicking, it is important to know that one possible explanation could be somet…
Belgian Malinois are hardworking herding dogs that are known for being very energetic and intelligent. They originate from the Belgian city of Malines and are…
Lumps and bumps on (or in) a dog can be a major concern to their pet-owning parent. With about 25% of dogs developing neoplasia in their lifetime, and about 50…
Many of you may already be familiar with the common human injury widely known as an “ACL” (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. However, far fewer people are fami…
