How to Stop a Dog From Eating Poop
Have you ever caught your dog eating poop and asked yourself, “Ugh, why do dogs do this?” You’re definitely not alone. Poop-eating, also called...
Why Is My Dog Shaking?
If you’ve seen your dog experience tremors throughout their body, you might be wondering, why is my dog shaking? When we talk about shaking...
Why Do Dogs Hump?
Humping is a common term for what veterinarians call mounting behavior. This is when a dog puts their front legs around another dog, and...
Can Dogs Have Panic Attacks?
Anticipating a fearful or negative experience with certain people, objects, animals, or situations can lead to anxiety. But when does anxiety veer into panic?...
Bladder Stones in Dogs: What are Signs and How to Best Treat Them
Some of the most dramatic X-rays I show clients are those that reveal the presence of large stones in their dog’s bladder. Until they...
How to Get Rid of Worms in Dogs
Why do veterinarians always want a stool sample at annual visits? Well, the stool sample is used to screen your dog for intestinal parasites—or worms—in...
Rashes on Dogs
A rash (pyoderma) is usually a temporary outbreak of scaly, patchy, and sometimes swollen or bumpy skin that is often red and may be...
Bruising in Dogs
Bruising is caused by ruptured blood vessels that lead to discoloration of the skin from the underlying hemorrhage. Most commonly, bruising is secondary to...
Why Does My Dog Have a Swollen Face?
Facial swelling in dogs is considered an emergency situation, because it’s possible for the swelling to move to the airway and cause trouble breathing....
Dog Teeth Chattering: What You Need to Know
When you think of teeth chattering, you might picture someone who is cold or really nervous. But what about teeth chattering in dogs? If...