If you live with a Dachshund, miniature or standard, you know that their distinctive and irresistible looks come with an equally distinctive responsibility. With their long backs and short legs, their structure can be a recipe for disaster, making them profoundly prone to back disease. Around one quarter of all Dachshunds will face problems with…
Low The buzz of a smartphone notification is usually a welcome interruption. But when that alert comes from your dog’s health wearable, indicating a “low heart rate,” it can instantly trigger a wave of panic. It’s a moment of high anxiety, but it’s also a critical opportunity to act as your dog’s best advocate. This…
Fermented There’s a whole plethora of dogs walking around the clinic these days with issues as varied as dull coats and sluggish energy levels. Although your top shelf kibble serves as a good starting point, an increasingly large and growing portion of my clients are also discovering a tried-and-true remedy (dating back centuries) to coax…
Goat One of the most frequent topics in my vet practice is: “What else can I do to give my dog an edge in their diet?” The topic of fermented foods stands out due to real science behind it, with goat milk kefir leading the charge. In addition to being your vet, I work full-time…
Your walk in the door to pick up your furry friend from the groomers, and your joy evaporates into immediate concern, because instead of the well groomed, fluffy dog you were expecting, you find the tell-tale signs of red, itchy, sensitive skin, scratching, licking, and the “I’m not OK” droop. It typically happens with razors…
Bladder Stones vs. UTI in Female Cats. Is your female cat spending an excessive amount of time in her litter box or peeing outside the box? If so, chances are you’re worried and want to know what’s wrong. UTI and bladder stones are the two most common causes for these signs; both share a number…
Finding out your cat has chronic early stage kidney disease may make you feel apprehensive, but as veterinary professionals, knowing the diagnosis of IRIS stage 1 CKD for your cat is one of the biggest advantages you’ll ever have. By treating our CKD cats in stage 1 & 2 CKD we can essentially turn down…
Best Automatic Smart Cat Feeders for Weight Loss Control As a veterinarian, I see the consequences of feline obesity daily. It’s a silent epidemic that can lead to diabetes, arthritis, and a shortened lifespan. The truth is, managing a cat’s weight is often a battle of wills and busy schedules. That’s where technology steps in….
Recognizing Signs of Leaky Gut Syndrome in Allergic Dogs. As a veterinarian, I witness many dogs stuck in a difficult cycle of scratching, reoccurring ear problems, and gut upset that is never fully resolved. What many of my clients don’t realize is that the “simple” allergy is actually leaky gut syndrome. Learning this connection between…
Can Cats Eat Nutritional Yeast for Digestion 2026? Being a veterinarian and a certified cat nutrition expert, one of the most frequently asked questions from concerned parents is whether certain human foods are beneficial for their cats. Nutritional yeast (the dietary supplement often referred to by fans as ‘nooch’) has become famous as a super…