Why Does My Dog Keep Licking His Private Parts? Ah, the classic dog moment everyone is all-too-familiar with sitting at home with friends, and your dog starts intensely washing down “the goods.” Aside from a little awkwardness, your dog’s concentrated self-licking is a sign that something needs attention! There’s a difference between a quick clean…
Signs Your Dog Has a Blocked Anal Gland. As a veterinarian, one of the most common (and let’s be honest, smelly) issues I see in practice is blocked anal glands. Such a distressing state for your pet, and upsetting when you learn why that they might end up this way but rest assured… this guide…
How To Treat A Dog Swollen Ear Flap At Home? Discovering a swollen, puffy ear flap on your dog can be frightening. That squishy, fluid-filled sac-like swelling on your dog’s ear, is usually the sign of an aural hematoma. Blood filling in a pocket of space between the two layers of cartilage in the ear…
Can A Dog Get A Cold From Being Out In The Rain? There’s one question I’m often asked by worried pet parents, particularly once the downpour begins, “Can my dog get a cold if I leave it outside in the rain?” It is a very legitimate concern, however the answer is a bit nuanced because…
Home Remedies For Dog Eye Discharge And Crust. One of the most common reasons that pet parents find themselves in a panic at the veterinarian’s office is their dog “has goopy eyes”. You are not alone, if your pet has goop, it isn’t uncommon for owners to become immediately worried. Thankfully, some dog’s naturally produce…
Treat a Respiratory Infection in a Pet Turtle. As a veterinarian who focuses on exotic pets, one of the conditions that I most frequently and worry about seeing in my patients is a respiratory infection in the turtle. It’s obviously an unsettling and frightening sight to have your pet shell-dweller in respiratory distress, however, the…
Why is My Cat Poop Watery and Foul Smelling? If you’re the proud owner of a kitty, you may find yourself worried when you discover a watery, stinking mess that has appeared in their litter box. Though nobody loves scooping out poop, a messy, waterier consistency is a definite sign that something isn’t right with…
Why is My Older Dog Panting and Restless at Night?.You are an owner keeping an ear out while hearing your elderly canine roam around, pant and have difficulty relaxing, you might be sleepless and concerned. You have possibly wondered, “Why does my old dog pant and is restless at night?” Although a dog becomes less…
Signs Your Cat Has Worms in Their Poop: One of the most common inquiries as a veterinarian is “Why does my cat drag its butt on the floor?” or “What are those rice like things in my cat’s bottom?”The answer often lies inside the litter box. Why Checking Your Cat’s Poop Matters Cats are masters…
How to Safely Apply Flea Medicine on Cats?. Fleas are not merely annoying creatures because they can lead to tapeworms, anemia and extreme skin allergies in cats. Nevertheless, a wrong application of the flea product can pose the same risks as the fleas themselves. As a veterinarian, I’ve treated countless cats for skin burns, drooling…