Signs of Fading Puppy Syndrome in the First Week. Puppies arrive with a bundle of pure joy and promise. But that’s followed, or for an unfortunately small percentage, precedes, a period of great fragility for the newborns. A devastating condition in litters of puppies, Fading Puppy Syndrome (FPS)-more colloquially known as failure to thrive-affects even…
Why is my dog reverse sneezing so frequently? If your dog starts making a loud, piercing snort-like noise that can sound like he’s honking in a fight to take a breath-you’ve likely witnessed something called a reverse sneeze. While you may be alarmed by this seemingly odd incident, these sneezes are mostly short-lived and entirely…
What Temperature is Considered a High Fever for a Puppy? What Constitutes a Fever in Dogs Your new furry friend is bound to be adorable and exciting. It’s natural to want to pamper him or her as they grow and play but keep in mind their health. As it does for humans, even moderate fever…
Why Is My Dog Poop Black And Tarry? If you’ve ever noticed black, tarry looking stool from your canine companion, you likely did what most concerned pet owners would and hit the panic button. Melena is the medical term that describes black, tarry stool in your dog. Melena usually indicates blood is somewhere in the…
Can Parakeets Eat Apples with the Seeds Removed? If you’ve ever wondered what’s safe to give your parakeet to munch on other than their regular diet of seeds and pellets, I’m willing to bet a common question is on the topic of parakeet apple eating. Good news to parakeet owners, yes you can absolutely give…
Why Is My Rabbit Pulling Out Her Fur? A vet’s guide to cause and solution. As your rabbit specialist vet one of the common concerned calls that my clients have made me is that my pet’s fur is disappearing!! One will not even imagine such the same thing could be so upsetting. Well it’s all…
Signs of Wet Tail Disease in Syrian Hamsters. One of the saddest things for me as a veterinary practitioner is when I have to euthanize a favorite Syrian hamster to save it from the terrible condition known as wet tail disease. Most pet owners are sadly not aware of the signs and do not realize…
What To Do If A Puppy Eats A Small Piece Of Plastic? You’re on the floor playing with your cute little puppy when you witness him swallowing something in a split second. He’s actually managed to pick up some plastic and swallowed it without you even realizing what had just happened. Your first course of…
Can Dogs Have Almond Milk Instead of Cows Milk? As a vet, I hear my fair share of questions about human foods wanting to go to pets. One of the most common is: Can a dog have almond milk? The short answer to that, friends, is technically yes, but with several caveats. Almond milk isn’t…
Is Raw Garlic Toxic to Dogs in Small Amounts? We all know veterinarians frequently answer questions (often on behalf of their pets, which I swear have sentients thought clouds when we look at them funny) about whether or not to give dogs human food. Of all foods, though, it is always a debate that seems…