Darlene Pomroy never heard of vestibular disease in dogs. She had no idea why her Cocker Spaniel’s head was tilting. Pomroy thought 13-year-old Emmie had a stroke. “Vestibular disease is a sudden and…
It takes about 48 to 72 hours for plaque to harden on a dog’s teeth. Can dogs get cavities? Yes, but pet parents may not even realize a cavity is present. The more…
The holidays are a time of great joy but pet parents should know things that are toxic to dogs. The last thing anyone wants is a visit to a pet emergency hospital during…
I lived every pet parent’s worst nightmare. Hemangiosarcoma in dogs is a canine cancer that is evil, insidious, and strikes like a bolt of lightning. Our beloved Cocker Spaniel, Dexter died approximately 18…
How common are sebaceous cysts in dogs? Well, I was petting my Cocker Spaniel’s neck recently and noticed a bump that looked fluid-filled. In the time it took to reach for my eyeglasses…
I always knew diseases like immune mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs (also called IMT or ITP) could attack any canine at any time. It doesn’t matter the dog’s age or breed, as IMT is…
Seizures in dogs can be very scary, and I know because I witnessed my first Cocker Spaniel having a seizure. I had no idea at the time that dog seizures could appear suddenly,…
Not all dogs like to have their mouths touched to keep teeth and gums clean. I am often asked how to clean dog teeth without brushing. February is National Pet Dental Health Month,…
In an ongoing quest to give feed my Cocker Spaniel healthy treats, I pondered ‘can dogs eat sweet potatoes?’ Ironically, sweet potatoes aren’t a potato at all. My dog eats regular potatoes on…
I saw a cloudy haze forming on my Cocker Spaniel’s eyes and I feared he might be developing cataracts. I worried since I know many pet parents who have had cataract treatment in…
