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Promising New Treatment for Canine Arthritis Brings Hope for Senior Dogs

Promising New Treatment for Canine Arthritis Brings Hope for Senior Dogs

Sadly, arthritis is a common disease among our beloved aging dogs. But there is hope for the owners of senior dogs: there’s a promising new treatment that may…

Ask Dr. Paola - Couches, Hair Loss & Water Intake (July 28, 2025)

Ask Dr. Paola - Couches, Hair Loss & Water Intake (July 28, 2025)

Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand the…

Surfing Chihuahuas: Texas Dog Wins Spirit Award at Surf Competition

Surfing Chihuahuas: Texas Dog Wins Spirit Award at Surf Competition

Sun, sand, surf… Chihuahuas? Last week, America’s surfer dogs gathered for a competition in sunny Galveston, Texas. One of the surprise winners was Jasper, a f…

Trained Dogs Are Incredibly Accurate at Detecting Parkinson’s Disease

Trained Dogs Are Incredibly Accurate at Detecting Parkinson’s Disease

In good news for the Parkinson’s community, a new study found that trained dogs were unexpectedly accurate in detecting Parkinson’s disease, potentially years…

Ask Dr. Paola - Mange, Respiratory Health & Enrichment (July 21, 2025)

Ask Dr. Paola - Mange, Respiratory Health & Enrichment (July 21, 2025)

Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand the…

Mission Possible: Meet the Nonprofit Rescuing Puerto Rico’s Stray Dogs

Mission Possible: Meet the Nonprofit Rescuing Puerto Rico’s Stray Dogs

Puerto Rico has an estimated 650,000 stray dogs, affectionately called “satos,” who live on the streets in poor conditions. A combination of low spay/neuter ra…

Ask Dr. Paola - Anxiety-Chewing, Postpartum Panting & Spaying (July 14, 2025)

Ask Dr. Paola - Anxiety-Chewing, Postpartum Panting & Spaying (July 14, 2025)

Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand the…

Ask Dr. Paola - Refusal to Walk, Eye Gunk & Oral Health (August 4, 2025)

Ask Dr. Paola - Refusal to Walk, Eye Gunk & Oral Health (August 4, 2025)

Welcome to our "Ask Dr. Paola" series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand the…