Cats and litterboxes
Question: Why is my cat not using the litterbox? Answer: I wish I had an answer that solved this problem every time, but because this problem can be multifactorial, …
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My dog is sick
Question: My dog is vomiting and has diarrhea, what is the problem? Answer: That is a common question that has a more complicated answer, as there are many possible …
How many dogs are there in the world?
Question: How many dogs are there in the world? There are roughly 900 million dogs in the world. That’s about one dog for every 8 people on earth! Sadly, …
Can Dogs see in color?
Question: I heard dogs only see in black and white, is that true? Boy, I have heard this question a lot! Despite popular belief, dogs don’t only see in …
Seizures
Question: Why is my dog trembling or shaking? Sometimes he falls over and sometimes he just stands and looks at me with teeth chattering. Could it be a seizure? …
Veterinary Telemedicine Is it for You?
You have been watching a sore on you dogs skin for several days, hoping it is nothing and that it will go away on its own. The sore does …
How can I make my pet safe during the holidays?
The question every veterinarian wishes they were asked before Christmas. How can I make my pet safe during the holidays? Nothing can spoil holiday cheer like an emergency visit …
Reindeer Questions
Why does Rudolph’s nose glow red? Rudolph actually has a medical condition called nasus roseus (pronounced “NAY-suss ROSE-ee-us”) that makes his nose glow bright red like a light bulb. …
CBD Oil and Pets
CBD OIL AND PETS QUESTION: This commentary is not a single question, as I have received hundreds of questions about CBD over the last few years. I have been …
Canine and Feline Flu: Concern, not Panic
Media exposure and internet rumors surrounding canine influenza have scientists and veterinarians scrambling to clarify a sea of misinformation. Veterinarians are coping with a highly infectious canine virus establishing …