How to Find a Good Veterinarian
“My dog’s eye is bleeding, how could this have happened?” It was the mid 90’s and those are words I said aloud in a busy waiting room. “Look, no one can stay here…
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Dog Spinal Disease Often Misdiagnosed
Susan Malinao knew her dog was special from the moment she entered her life. Found with her littermates and mother roaming the streets of California, the now nearly 15-year-old dog found a permanent…
How to Say No To the Veterinarian
One of the most stressful things a dog parent can say to a veterinarian is no. The vet is a trusted source who holds your dog’s life in the palm in their hands:…
Do Dogs Get Headaches?
Can dogs get a headache, and if so, how would we, their human counterparts know they were in pain? According to the National Headache Foundation, there are an estimated 45 million human headache…
Does My Dog Really Need Vaccines
My dog had a side effect to routine vaccinations. That side effect was cancer. When a tiny raised lump appeared on my Cocker Spaniel’s right shoulder blade about two weeks after getting her…
Health Condition Threatens Dog Vision
A drooping jowl, eye issues, and trouble eating: These were the first signs that something was wrong with Leo, the the Coller couple’s 9-year-old parti-colored Sable Cocker Spaniel. A health issue was brewing and…
Panniculitis In Dogs: Symptoms, Treatments, and Causes
Panniculitis in dogs is an inflammatory condition that stops pet parents in their tracks. Kansas dog mom Devri King woke up one day and noticed a large lump on her Dachshund’s cheek. She…
The Reality of Dog Vitamins and Supplements
Vitamins and supplements are part of the daily rituals for millions of people, but should dogs take them? According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in 2013 Americans spent $13.14 billion dollars…
Six Questions Your Dog’s Vet Should Be Asking
I’ve always been good at asking questions. It’s part of the reason I became a writer and work in PR and social media. I like to ask the questions for which I may…
Veterinarian Comes Clean About Dog Food and Vaccines
As a dog parent and pet writer, two of the most commonly asked questions I receive include: “What dog food should my dog be eating?” and “What vaccines do I need for my…