A dog who suddenly stops eating or cannot keep food down can leave you worried and unsure about what to do next. Pancreatitis is one possible cause, and it can...
Hearing your puppy hiccup repeatedly can be surprising, especially when you cannot tell whether the sound is harmless. As a licensed veterinarian with years of clinical experience, I understand why...
A Bernese Mountain Dog has a quiet way of becoming the heart of a home. One minute, they are leaning against your legs; the next, they are watching the family...
Hearing your dog retch without bringing anything up is frightening, especially when you cannot tell if it is a cough or an emergency. Dog dry heaving means your dog makes...
Your dog swallowed something harmful, and every minute feels urgent. As a veterinarian, I recommend calling a veterinary clinic or pet poison service before reaching for hydrogen peroxide. How to...
I’ve watched plenty of dog owners walk into my Minnesota clinic asking the same question: what can I give my dog for pain? It’s a fair question, and often an...
A heat cycle can bring spotting, restlessness, clinginess, and plenty of questions about what is normal. Those visible signs may continue for two to three weeks, even though the full...
A heat cycle can bring unexpected spotting, behavior changes, and sudden attention from male dogs. It can also leave you questioning whether the timing is normal. With more than 15...
Your dog won’t stop scooting across the living room floor, and you’ve caught them chewing near their tail more than usual tonight. Now you’re here, phone in hand, asking if...
A Great Dane puppy can seem to grow between one nap and the next. In more than 15 years of veterinary practice, I’ve seen plenty of owners worry because their...
