Dog dental health, longevity research, and what I wish I had known before Cooper.
I found it during a routine petting session — a soft, moveable lump on Birch’s upper leg, about the size of a grape. My stomach dropped. My mind went immediately to the worst-case scenario….
I came home to find Birch stumbling in circles, her head tilted dramatically to the right, eyes darting back and forth like she was watching a tennis match on fast-forward. She couldn’t walk in…
As a vet tech, I’ve given thousands of vaccines. I’ve also seen vaccine-reaction emergencies, watched owners spend money on vaccines their dogs didn’t need, and seen dogs get…
After 15 years working in veterinary clinics, I’ve seen what separates great practices from mediocre ones — and it’s rarely what most people focus on when choosing. Choosing a vet is one…
Hypothyroidism is one of the most commonly diagnosed hormonal conditions in dogs — and one of the most rewarding to treat, because the response to medication is often dramatic. But dog thyroid…
Whether you’re deciding between a puppy and an adult dog, or you’ve just brought one home and want to understand their specific needs, understanding the real health differences between…
Allergies are one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions I see in my daily work as a vet tech. Dogs are itchy, their owners try various treatments, and months pass without a real answer….
I’ve been asked this question at least once a week for 15 years: how often should you bathe your dog? My answer is always: it depends. Let me break down exactly what it depends on so you have…
Every spring and fall, I get a flood of questions at the clinic about shedding. “My dog is losing fur by the handful — is something wrong?” Sometimes yes, sometimes it’s completely…
When the FDA issued a public notice in 2018 linking grain-free dog diets to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) — an often fatal heart disease — the dog food world turned upside down. As a vet tech, I…