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.