Why Are Dogs so Fr54$ing Itchy?
These days, more and more dogs, younger and younger, are presenting with itch. It’s soooo frustrating. Pet owners want to know why. Let’s explore a few facets of this condition. First, a little history: What we learned in vet school (understand that I...
Hotspots in All of Their Glory
You know what a hotspot looks like right? It’s red, and probably wet because your dog has been chewing at it. And if you put your hand on it, it’s warm. Thus, it’s called a hotspot. But if you go to the regular Veterinarian, they’re going to say “oh my gosh there’s...
Why Cage Rest Makes Me Crazy
Let's picture this scenario: your dog hurt something...whether he’s limping or holding up a leg or not walking. The advice from the regular vet is no exercise. No movement. Sit in a cage for six weeks. And yes, I’m sure they prescribed something, allegedly for pain....
Should I Buy an Elevated Dish for My Dog?
You’ve seen these right? They come in really pretty stands? Very well decorated. Gives you the idea that it’s going to help you keep the floor clean. And the company selling them want you to think that it’s going to reduce your risk of bloat in your dog. Or maybe it...
I Want to Do Titers
Great! Obviously, you’ve been doing a little bit of research on vaccinating your pets and perhaps vaccine alternatives for pets. You’ve discovered that there’s a blood test that measures antibody levels which can demonstrate to the world that your dog has...
What Does a Dog in Heat Look Like?
Let's talk female pets in heat. We have some pretty heavy duty misconceptions in the United States, and a lot of it because the grand majority of our dogs and cats are all surgically altered (sterilized or spayed). Castrated in the case of males. Also called neutered....
How Often Should I Get Blood Work Done on My Pet?
This is a trick question! And to answer it, there are several other questions you should ask yourself first. Let’s start with the purpose of blood work. If you’re trying to identify problems before they happen, bloodwork actually is not the way to do it. Bloodwork...
Why Does My Dog Drink the Pool Water?
There are a lot of reasons dogs drink water. I mean, duh, we all need water. “They” say humans should drink 8 glasses of water a day - although there’s some argument. I might drink eight glasses on a hot sweaty day. But not a sedentary day. But yes, I understand, I...
What is the Best Toothpaste for my Dog or Cat?
I’m gonna do it again. How about I start out by telling you what it’s not? MOST toothpastes made for pets have four different kinds of sugar in them. The manufacturer tells you that it’s “poultry flavored” or some kind of junk like that. But let’s look at the...
Can I Treat My Dog’s Ear Hematoma at Home?
So, your dog has an ear hematoma... should you go to the vet? . There are a couple of questions you need to ask yourself in order to make this decision. . First of all, does your dog appear to be in pain? Some hematomas, which is a fancy word for blood blister, are...