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Do Dogs Get Headaches: Our Vet Explains Causes & Treatment

Do Dogs Get Headaches: Our Vet Explains Causes & Treatment

Unlike humans, dogs cannot tell us if they have a headache. Dogs can suffer from a number of conditions that may cause headaches, but there is no accurate way…

Dr. Kim Podlecki
By Dr. Kim Podlecki
My Dog Ate a Wasp: Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Dog Ate a Wasp: Our Vet Explains What to Do

In the summer, your dog may love to lie outside sunbathing, soaking in the nice weather. What they typically don’t love, however, is a wasp or bee flying aroun…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
5 Bull Terrier Health Issues to Know About (Vet Answer)

5 Bull Terrier Health Issues to Know About (Vet Answer)

When people hear “Bull Terrier”, many people assume that it is a Pitbull or Pitbull type dog. But the Bull Terrier is actually a separate breed. Originally bre…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Dog Ear Hematoma: Causes, Signs, and Treatment (Vet Answer)

Dog Ear Hematoma: Causes, Signs, and Treatment (Vet Answer)

Any dog can suffer from an ear hematoma. Ear hematomas will occur secondary to some type of repeated trauma to the ear, but are almost always associated with a…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Can Dogs Get Sick from Humans? Our Vet Explains

Can Dogs Get Sick from Humans? Our Vet Explains

Whenever your dog gets sick, it may be your first instinct to assume that you or your kids may have passed a “bug” to your dog. In human medicine, the influenz…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Can Cats Have Down Syndrome? Our Vet Explains

Can Cats Have Down Syndrome? Our Vet Explains

In the age of the internet, it can be difficult to know what is true and what is false. Recently, there has been a trend of people wondering if cats can have D…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
5 Common Bichon Frise Health Issues (Vet Answer)

5 Common Bichon Frise Health Issues (Vet Answer)

Bichon Frises are everyone’s favorite white fluffy dog. They are known for being great companions and often have gentle, even keeled temperaments. But even the…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Seizure (Vet Answer)

What to Do When Your Dog Has a Seizure (Vet Answer)

Witnessing your dog having a seizure is one of the scariest things to go through as a pet parent. One minute your dog may be acting totally normal, and the nex…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Pododermatitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Pododermatitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Pododermatitis is a condition most frequently seen in dogs versus cats. While there are many different causes of pododermatitis, it's frequently seen because o…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki
Thiamine Deficiency in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Thiamine Deficiency in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Thiamine, otherwise known as B1 vitamin, is something that needs to be supplemented through your dog’s diet. With the development of many, well-balanced commer…

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By Dr. Kim Podlecki