Wellness

• Controlling Fleas on Your Dog – How to prevent and control fleas on your dog.
• Exercising Your Dog  – Getting your dog more exercise.
• Feeding Your Adult Dog  – Proper feeding strategy for an adult dog.
• Gastrointestinal Parasites in Dogs – A discussion of gastrointestinal parasites in dogs.
• Grooming Your Dog – Discussion about proper grooming for your dog.
• Normal Labor and Delivery in the Dog– A discussion about the birthing of puppies.
• Obesity in Dogs– How to deal with a common problem in dogs, obesity.
• Pregnancy in Dogs – A discussion about dog pregnancy.
• The Importance of the Recheck Examination in Dogs – A discussion of why it important to have the recommended recheck examinations for your dog.

Symptoms

• Abscess – A discussion about abscesses.
• Alopecia – A discussion about thinning hair/hair loss.
• Cervical Neck Pain – A discussion about neck pain.
• Coughing – A discussion about the symptom of coughing.
• Diarrhea – A discussion about diarrhea.
• Ear Discharge – A discussion about discharge from the ears.
• Eye Discharge – A discussion about discharge from the eyes.
• Gastroenteritis – A discussion about gastrointestinal disease.
• Halitosis – A discussion about bad breath.
• Hematuria – A discussion about blood in the urine.
• Lameness – A discussion about lameness.
• Lethargy – A discussion of the symptom of lethargy.
• Megaesophagus – A discussion about megaesophagus.
• Obesity – A discussion about overweight dogs.
• Otitis Externa – A discussion about external ear infections.
• Polyuria and Polydipsia – A discussion about the symptoms of increased urination and water consumption.
• Pruritis – A discussion about scratching/itching.
• Red Eye– A discussion about the symptom of red eye(s).
• Scooting – A discussion of what scooting indicates in dogs.
• Seizure Disorder– A discussion about seizures.
• Skin Lump – A discussion about skin lumps.
• Trouble Breathing – A discussion about what difficulty breathing may indicate.
• Trouble Urinating – A discussion of what difficulty urinating may indicate.
• Urinary Incontinence – A discussion about urinary incontinence.
• Vomiting– A discussion about vomiting.
• Vomiting and Diarrhea – A discussion about vomiting and diarrhea.
• Weight Loss – A discussion about weight loss.

Diseases

• Acute Moist Dermatitis in Dogs – A discussion of moist dermatitis in dogs.
• Addison’s Disease – A description of hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease).
• Allergic Dermatitis – A brief discussion about allergic dermatitis.
• Anal Sac Disease – A brief discussion about anal sac problems.
• Arthritis – A brief discussion about arthritis.
• Atopy – A brief discussion about allergies.
• Bite Wounds – A brief discussion about bite wounds.
• Canine Cognitive Dysfunction – A brief discussion about canine cognitive dysfunction (dementia).
• Canine Distemper – A discussion of canine distemper written by Dr. Sakas.
• Chocolate Toxicosis – A brief discussion about chocolate toxicosis.
• Chronic Ear Problems – A brief discussion about chronic ear problems.
• Chronic Kidney Failure – A discussion about chronic kidney disease.
• Colitis – A brief discussion about colitis.
• Congestive Heart Failure – A brief discussion about congestive heart failure.
• Corneal Ulcers – A brief discussion about corneal ulceration.
• Cushing’s Disease – A brief discussion about Cushing’s Disease.
• Degenerative Myelopathy – A brief discussion about degenerative myelopathy.
• Demidicosis – A brief discussion about the disease caused by the mite, Demodex.
• Diabetes Mellitus – A brief discussion about diabetes.
• Dilated Cardiomyopathy – A brief discussion of cardiomyopathy.
• Distemper – A brief discussion of canine distemper.
• Ehrlichiosis – A brief discussion of the tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis.
• Entropion – A discussion of the eyelid condition entropion.
• Epilepsy – A brief discussion of the neurological condition epilepsy.
• Ethylene Glycol Toxicosis – A brief discussion of “anti-freeze” toxicosis.
• False Pregnancy – A brief discussion of false pregnancy.
• Flea Allergy – A brief discussion of flea bite allergy.
• Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats – A discussion about food allergies in dogs and cats.
• Food Allergy – A brief discussion of food allergies.
• Fractures – A brief discussion of fractures.
• Gastric Dilation (Volvulus)– A brief discussion of gastric dilation and volvulus.
• Giardia – A brief discussion of the parasite Giardia.
• Heartworm Disease– A brief discussion of the parasitic condition heartworm disease.
• Hemangiosarcoma – A brief discussion of the cancerous condition hemangiosarcoma.
• Hip Dysplasia – A brief discussion of the condition hip dysplasia.
• Ibuprofen Toxicosis – A brief discussion of ibuprofen toxicosis.
• Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia – A brief discussion of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.
• Intervertebral Disc Disease – A brief discussion of disc disease.
• Intestinal Parasites – A brief discussion of intestinal parasites.
• Kennel Cough – A brief discussion of the condition kennel cough.
• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca – A discussion of the ocular condition keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
• Leptospirosis – A brief discussion of the disease condition leptospirosis.
• Lick Granuloma – A brief discussion of the dermal condition lick granuloma.
• Lipoma – A brief discussion about lipomas.
• Lumbosacral Disease – A brief discussion of lumbosacral disease.
• Lyme Disease – A brief discussion of Lyme disease.
• Lymphosarcoma / Lymphoma – A discussion of the cancerous condition lymphosarcoma /lymphoma.
• Mammary Gland Tumors – A brief discussion of the mammary gland tumors.
• Mast Cell Tumors (canine) – A brief discussion of canine mast cell tumors.
• Masticatory Muscle Myositis – A brief discussion of masticatory muscle myositis.
• Osteosarcoma – A brief discussion of the cancerous condition osteosarcoma.
• Otitis Externa – A brief discussion of external ear infections.
• Pancreatitis – A brief discussion of pancreatitis.
• Panosteitis – A brief discussion of a disease of rapidly growing large breed puppies, panosteitis.
• Parvovirus – A brief discussion of the disease condition parvovirus.
• Patellar Luxation (medial) – A brief discussion of the musculoskeletal condition patellar luxation.
• Peridontitis – A brief discussion of the dental condition peridontitis.
• Pneumonia – A brief discussion of the respiratory condition pneumonia.
• Pyometra – A brief discussion of the uterine condition pyometra.
• Rabies – An in depth discussion of rabies written by Dr. Sakas.
• Rabies: A Discussion for Kids (and Their Parents) – A discussion of rabies written by Dr. Sakas for kids.
• Reverse Sneezing – A brief discussion of the condition reverse sneezing.
• Rodenticide Toxicosis – A brief discussion of rodenticide toxicosis.
• Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament – A brief discussion of the musculoskeletal condition a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament.
• Sarcoptic Mange– A discussion of mange caused the mite, Sarcoptes.
• Thrombocytopenia – A brief discussion of the hematologic condition thrombocytopenia.
• Tracheal Collapse – A discussion of the condition tracheal collapse.
• Urinary Obstruction – A brief discussion about urinary obstruction.
• Urinary Tract Infection – A brief discussion about urinary tract infections.
• Urolithiasis – A brief discussion about urinary tract stones.
• Valvular Disease – A brief discussion about cardiac valvular disease.
• Vestibular Disease – A brief discussion about vestibular disease.

Diagnostic Tests

• Abdominal Radiographs – A discussion about abdominal radiographs.
• Chest Radiographs – A discussion about chest radiographs.
• Ear Swab Examination – A discussion about ear swab examinations.
• Fecal Examination – A discussion about fecal examinations.
• The Importance of the Urinalysis – A discussion about the urinalysis.
• Thyroid Testing in Dogs – A discussion about thyroid testing in dogs.
• Understanding Bloodwork: The Biochemical Profile – A discussion about the biochemical profile.
• Understanding Bloodwork: The Complete Blood Count – A discussion of the complete blood count (CBC).

Dog Procedures

• Dental Prophylaxis – A discussion about dental prophylaxis.
• What is a Biopsy in Dogs? – A discussion about biopsies.
• What is a Castration (Neuter) in a Dog? – A discussion about castration (neutering).
• What is a Cystotomy in Dogs? – A discussion about cystotomy.
• What is a Laceration Repair? – A discussion about laceration repair.
• What is an Abdominal Exploratory? – A discussion about abdominal exploratory surgeries.
• What is an Ovariohysterectomy (Spay) in Dogs? – A discussion about ovariohysterectomy (spaying) in dogs.
• What is Anesthesia in Dogs? – A discussion about anesthesia.

How to Give Your Dog Medication

• How to Administer Pill Medications to Your Dog – A discussion on how to give your dog pills.
• How to Apply Ear Medication to Your Dog. – How to apply ear medications to your dog.
• How to Apply Eye Medication to Your Dog – How to apply eye medication to your dog.
• How to Apply Topical Medication to Your Dog – How to apply topical medication to your dog.
• How to Give Injectable Medication to Your Dog – How to give your dog injectable medications.
• How to Give Subcutaneous Fluids to Your Dog – How to give subcutaneous fluids to your dog.
• How to Give Your Dog Liquid Medicine – A discussion about giving liquid medication to your dog.

Behavior Problems

• Aggression in Dogs – How to deal with aggression in your dog.
• Barking – How to deal with barking in dogs.
• Coprophagia in Dogs – How to deal with dogs that eat fecal matter.
• How to Deal with Accidental House Soiling – How to deal with a dog having accidents in the house.
• Nipping and Mouthing in Dogs – How to deal with nipping or mouthy dogs.
• Submissive Urination in Dogs – How to deal with dogs which exhibit submissive urination.

Microchipping

• Microchipping – A detailed discussion about microchips, the various types, how they work and their implantation.

Pet Travel

• 10 Things You Should Do Before You Board Your Dog – Some preparatory steps for your dog before boarding.
• Getting a Pet Sitter for Your Dog – A discussion about obtaining a pet sitter for your dog.
• Kenneling Your Dog – A discussion about putting your dog in a boarding facility.
• Pet Sitter Instructions for Your Dog – A form so you can leave detailed instructions for the pet sitter of your dog.
• Traveling with Your Pet – A detailed discussion excerpted from an AVMA handout.

Common Dog Questions

• 10 Ways to Help an Arthritic Dog – Some tips on how to provide relief for an arthritic dog.
• How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth – A discussion about proper home dental care.
• How to Tell If Your Dog is Ill – Recognizing signs of illness in dogs.
• How to Trim Your Dog’s Toenails – Tips on clipping your dog’s toenails.
• Pros and Cons of Spaying and Neutering in Dogs – A discussion of both sides of the argument about spaying and neutering dogs.
• Should You Breed Your Dog? – Discussion about breeding your dog.
• Should You Get Another Dog? – A discussion about getting an additional dog.

Grief

• Euthanasia in Dogs – A discussion about euthanasia in dogs.
• Explaining Pet Loss to Kids : Six Dos and Don’ts – How to deal with kids and pet loss.
• Grief in Dogs and Cats – A discussion of grief over the loss of a pet.
• Pet Loss – Another discussion pertaining to pet loss.
• When to Consider Euthanasia in Dogs – A discussion of when to make the decision to euthanize.