Vet Popular Topics

Does My Bloated, Panting Dog Need to See the Vet?

Should a dog who’s panting and has an extended belly be taken to the vet immediately? Dr. Mahaney says yes, and here’s why.


>> Continue Reading...
June 18, 2012 By:
Tags:
| | |

Was Euthanizing My Dog the Right Choice?

The dog mom of a Maltese-Bichon mix with pancreatitis wonders if putting him to sleep was the right choice.


>> Continue Reading...
April 23, 2012 By:
Tags:
| | | |

My Dogs Won’t Stop Vomiting

Two dogs have been vomiting, and their pet parent can’t afford veterinary care. Our Ask a Vet, Patrick Mahaney, has advice for what to do.


>> Continue Reading...
March 26, 2012 By:
Tags:


Why are My Dog’s Teats Enlarged?

My year-old dog’s teats are becoming enlarged. Should I take her to the vet?


>> Continue Reading...
March 20, 2012 By:
Tags:
| | |

My Two Skinny Dogs Won’t Eat

Our Ask a Vet, Patrick Mahaney, has advice for the pet parent of two dogs who won’t eat and look miserable.


>> Continue Reading...
January 24, 2012 By:
Tags:
|

I Have a New Puppy – and Lots of Health-Care Questions

Have your puppy eat three to four small meals per day (instead of one large meal) and try to slow down his rate of eating as much as possible to promote chewing and minimize whole-food gulping.


>> Continue Reading...
January 5, 2012 By:
Tags:
| | | |

How Could a Vet Misdiagnose Parvo?

My brother’s vet told him his Bull Terrier puppy had a cold, but it turned out to be parvo. Should he get another vet?


>> Continue Reading...
December 27, 2011 By:
Tags:
| | |

My Beagle Mix Has a Dark, Dry Patch on His Ear

A Beagle-Shepherd mix has a dark, dry patch on his ear that only bothers him when his dog mom touches it. Our Ask a Vet shares some ideas about the cause.


>> Continue Reading...
December 20, 2011 By:
Tags:
| |

Does My Lab Mix Have Gas – or Something More Serious?

A Lab mix has abdominal swelling and frequently vomits. Is it gas or something more serious? Our Ask a Vet, Dr. Mahaney, has advice.


>> Continue Reading...
December 6, 2011 By:
Tags:
| | |

Old Age or Dog Flu?

Our Ask A Vet, Dr. Patrick Mahaney, helps a pet mom who’s not sure if her 14-year-old dog is suffering the ill effects of the dog flu, or if his symptoms are related to his age.


>> Continue Reading...
November 7, 2011 By:
Tags:
| | |