Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Could my dog get and spread the new Coronavirus infection? One of the problems with new infections is that there are a lot of unknowns. Even though various coronaviruses had been around for a long time, the COVID-19 is different. Human transmission is what led to the global pandemic. However, the reports on the infection found in a dog triggered…
Watching your dog collapse is scary, and, unfortunately, the potential causes are all serious. The reason for a collapse is a sudden loss of strength, similarly to fainting or passing out. You dog might appear weak, disoriented, or showing other symptoms of distress prior a collapse. Potential causes of a collapse include: heatstroke anaphylaxis syncope seizures poisoning blood loss heart…
A client with an injured dog is leaving the office after treatment and asks “Should I use ice or heat on that, Doc?” This question is asked of me a lot. I deal with orthopedic issues and pain in most of my patients. A great therapy to do at home that is very inexpensive to relieve pain is either cryotherapy…
Believe it or not, canine wheeled carts are a controversial subject. Does getting a wheelchair for your dog mean the beginning of the end? Is it unnatural? Or a gift of mobility and quality of life? I literally draw a deep breath and steady myself whenever I feel the necessity to address wheeled carts with clients. I never know what…
What do you think is the most common cause of facial swelling in dogs? What if it is asymmetrical in the form of a bump? If you suspect an insect sting, spider, or a snake bite, you could be right; such things do happen. Speed of onset might help narrow things down. A swelling for one of these reasons may…
The tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) surgery is considered the mainstay treatment for cruciate ligament tears in dogs. The purpose of the surgery is to stabilize the knee joint by altering the joint anatomy, namely the tibial plateau angle. Is TPLO a good option for your dog? Introduction It’s been over ten years when I first heart the term. When…