Why Is My Dog Fur Turning Brown Around His Paws and Mouth?.Have you recently noticed brown stains on your dog’s white fur or light-colored dog around your paw pads or in his muzzle? We all know as dog owners as soon as you notice anything out of the ordinary on your furry friends you immediately…
How To Stop A Dog From Pulling On Leash? Going on a walk with your dog should be a fun and relaxing exercise and a bonding experience for you both. Unfortunately, for millions of dog owners, a trip down the street with Fido turns into a fight against the pull. The minute you snap the…
How To Stop A Dog From Scooting? Has your dog ever performed that unforgettable routine of skidding his bum on your fresh carpet? That was a moment that had you covered for both of you that moment is the equivalent of embarrassment, followed up by pure mystery. Although it is, in reality, a silly visual,…
Cat Eye Discharge Home Care. As a veterinarian, I have many cat parents come to my office worried about discharge from their feline friend’s eyes. It’s a very common problem that with the correct knowledge, can be safely addressed in your own home for mild cases while ensuring that you seek professional help when it’s…
Why Is My Dog Drinking So Much Water? If you are used to your dog drinking just a small amount of water per day, only to find yourself Refilling his or her water bowl again and again, then no wonder you’re worried! What can cause a dog to drink a lot of water? There can…
How to Clean a Dog’s Teeth at Home If They Hate Brushing?. If your dog is on the run the second you pull out your doggy toothbrush, don’t you feel all alone; there are countless dogs out there who can’t stand have anyone’s hands all over their mouth so routine teeth brushing is completely impossible….
How To Tell If A Dog Has A Fever? Identifying, Measuring and Responding to Dog Fevers, According to Vets For a doting dog parent, nothing can be more concerning than watching their happy, healthy puppy suddenly seem unwell. Whether you find yourself patting his forehead with your hand or resting your own hand against his…
Best Foods for Dogs With Chronic Illness. It has been my honor to watch over many of the sickest, sweetest patients I’ve ever met. Unfortunately, the reality of veterinary medicine is that animals often get chronic diseases everything from diabetes and kidney disease to cancer and congestive heart failure. When an animal gets a chronic…
How Long Can A Sick Dog Go Without Eating? Being a veterinarian, the most alarming and repeated question that I receive from frantic parents is, “How long can my dog survive if he is not eating?” This question obviously reveals a lot about the anxiety level and the worry of parents. You know something is…
Why Is My Senior Dog Not Eating? For a devoted pet parent, there are few things as heartbreaking as watching your senior dog turn his nose at his food bowl. For the dog who once came bounding with tail wagging to the call to meals, the disinterest can be quite disturbing. For the most part,…