What Does GDV Mean?
What Does GDV Mean? GDV stands for ‘Gastric Dilitation and Volvulus’. This is a condition where a dog’s stomach bloats (dilates) with gas, food, and/or fluid, and then the …
Diseases & Conditions
Foreign Bodies in Pets
Has your dog or cat ever been examined for gastrointestinal symptoms? Then you probably know that one of the first questions we ask is whether your pet might have …
Cushing’s Disease: Shayla’s Success Story
This week, we would like to introduce you to one of our awesome patients named Shayla Culbertson, an almost 11-year-old Husky who weighs about 50 pounds. According to her …
Canine Influenza H3N2 in the Southeast
Back in 2015, you may remember there was an outbreak in Chicago of a newer strain of canine influenza, H3N2. Prior to the Chicago outbreak, the H3N2 strain had …
10 Arthropods Your Pet Should Avoid
Arthropods include insects as well as arachnids (spiders, ticks, and mites). As summer approaches and pets are spending more time outdoors, make sure you know what to help your …
Diabetes – Understanding and Management
November is National Diabetes Month. Are you aware of the signs and symptoms your dog or cat might display if they are diabetic? Do you have an aging and/or overweight …
Skin Lumps and Bumps in Your Pet – What Should You Do?
Skin Lumps and Bumps in Your Pet – What Should You Do? Many pets will develop skin lumps or bumps over time, and thankfully many of these are benign. …
Arthritis – Help Your Pet Feel Better
One of the most common problems we diagnose in older dogs and cats is arthritis. This condition can cause pain and discomfort for you pet due to inflammation and …
Allergy Series – Treatment and Management Options
Welcome to the third week of our allergy blog series! From our previous two blogs you have learned about: Allergy symptoms How critical your historical information can be in …
Allergy Series – The Work-Up
Last week we launched our allergy series and provided an overview of what allergies can look like. As you will recall, symptoms might include itching, scratching, licking, chewing, ear infections, …