Medically reviewed by Dr. Irish on July 20, 2023 If you’re a pet owner, you’ve probably encountered a tick, and if you’re anything like me, just talking about them makes you itch! They’re small, difficult to detect, and hard to get rid of. Unfortunately, ticks can transmit a number of illnesses beyond Rocky Mountain spotted …
Looking for a family dog? Some of the most popular breeds for North American families include the Labrador retriever, Golden retriever, and French bulldog, German shepherd, and the poodle. But what about toy breeds like the Havanese? Don’t let the small size of toy breeds fool you. These dogs are smart, funny, and adapt easily …
Author: Liza Kahn, DVM As pet parents, we want to be familiar and comfortable with the medications used to treat our furry family members. As a vet, I can assure you that gabapentin is the right choice for many dogs and cats. With a wide safety margin, minimal side effects, and multiple different uses, it …
Puppies are so sweet and innocent with their cute little noses and playful paw swipes. It’s hard to imagine they could have intestinal worms! The truth is new puppies are often born with worms that they contract in utero. Since the health risks of parasites in puppies far outweigh the risk of deworming, veterinarians suggest …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Erica Irish As pet owners, we want our furry companions to be healthy and happy. However, dogs can experience a variety of health issues, including vomiting. Vomiting in dogs is a common occurrence and can be caused by several factors, including dietary indiscretion, gastrointestinal inflammation, intestinal blockage, and ingestion of toxins. …
Written by Liza Cahn, DVM As most pet parents can attest, dogs have big hearts. These adorable fur balls add so much love to our families, and in return, we must provide them with proper care. But despite our best efforts, heart disease is common in dogs, affecting nearly eight million dogs in the United …
Can dogs get pink eye from humans? The short answer is yes, they can. If you’ve ever had pink eye, you know how uncomfortable it is. Your eyes itch and burn from the grittiness that feels like sand in your eye. You know it’s contagious because everybody tells you it is. There’s actually some stigma …
Vomiting is always a concern for dog owners. The first thing you think of is what they might have gotten into. The next thing you wonder is how sick your dog is going to be. It’s even more worrisome if your dog vomits anything that looks white and foamy! Dogs vomit for a number of …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Erica Irish, DVM Scooping dog poop is probably one of our least favorite chores. It is, however, a necessary evil that can help us find health problems in our pets that we might not have known about. Have you recently noticed anything unusual in your dog’s poop, like something that looks …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Erica Irish, DVM If you’re a first-time pet owner, you may be wondering how many DA2PP shots your puppy needs. The whole vaccination schedule can be a bit overwhelming, but your veterinarian can help you sort it out. Pet owners hear all kinds of opinions on the topic, both good and …