Browse Posts by Dr. Hoag

My Shih Tzu Won’t Stop Scratching

My Shih Tzu is constantly biting, licking and scratching her skin. How can I help her?


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March 14, 2011 By:
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My Lab’s Legs Click When She Walks

I can hear a clicking noise from my young Lab’s rear legs when she walks. Could it be a torn ligament?


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March 14, 2011 By:
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Is Fat on a Dog’s Chest Normal?

My grandma’s dog is fat all over, but has extra fat on his chest. Is this problem fixable?


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December 7, 2010 By:
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Treating a Dog with Hepatitis

My dog has hepatitis, but I can’t afford the veterinary form of SAM-e. Can I give her another kind?


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November 9, 2010 By:
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Will My Huskies Remain Friends After Sterilization?

I’m thinking about having my Huskies mate before spaying and neutering them. Also, what are the pros and cons of such surgeries?


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November 9, 2010 By:
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German Shepherd Dog Has Blood in Stool

My German Shepherd passed some blood in his stool. Should I be concerned?


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October 26, 2010 By:
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Puppy Don’t Preach! I Think My Bichon is in “Trouble” Deep

Uh oh! My female Bichon went into heat and mated with my male Bichon. What are the options if she’s pregnant?


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October 26, 2010 By:
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My Shih Tzu Shakes When He Eats

My 2-year-old Shih Tzu was treated for vomiting, but still shakes and looks like he’s in pain when he’s eating.


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September 10, 2010 By:
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Best Food for Pooches

I’m trying to figure out how to pick the best dog food for my Labrador. Any suggestions?


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September 8, 2010 By:
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My Pit Bull’s Tummy is Rumbly

My Pit Bull’s stomach won’t stop grumbling. Can you help me figure out what to do?


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September 8, 2010 By:
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