If I had a biscuit for every time someone asked me, “Why is my dog doing that?” I’d have enough to fill a treat jar the size of a doghouse. Behavior questions are that common—and for good reason. Most dogs can’t “talk,” so changes in behavior are often their first language when something’s not right. […]
If you’ve ever gone down the Dr. Google rabbit hole wondering what’s wrong with your dog’s skin, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the dreaded word: mange. For pet parents, it can sound intimidating, but once you understand what it is and how to treat it, mange becomes far less scary. Take a breath. Mange is […]
When it comes to caring for our pets, there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether you’re managing your dog’s itchy skin, stiff joints, digestive troubles, or even age-related cognitive changes, it takes more than just one pill or one fix. As a veterinarian—and a devoted animal lover myself—I believe our pets deserve care that’s as dynamic […]
As a practicing veterinarian, hardly a day goes by that I don’t deal with the effects of allergies in my canine patients. Itching, licking, scratching, and a host of skin and ear infections seem to inevitably plague a portion of the dogs I see. I find that many owners aren’t prepared for the cost and […]
As a veterinarian, one of the hardest situations for me is seeing an older dog struggle to get up off the floor because of arthritis. Owners are often blindsided—yes, their pet has been slipping more and having trouble getting up, but it’s still unexpected and heartbreaking when their best friend reaches a critical point. Often, […]
