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Dr. Rachel Ellison

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Westie Lung Disease: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Westie Lung Disease: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Have you ever heard of Westie Lung disease? This condition is most commonly referred to as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in veterinary literature. Regardless,…

Dr. Rachel Ellison
By Dr. Rachel Ellison
Can Dogs Suffer Neurosis? Exploring Anxiety & Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs (Vet Answer)

Can Dogs Suffer Neurosis? Exploring Anxiety & Compulsive Behaviors in Dogs (Vet Answer)

The term “neurosis” can conjure up a lot of different definitions. In common terms, it is often used to describe a more general sense of anxiety and related co…

Dr. Rachel Ellison
By Dr. Rachel Ellison
Brachycephalic Dogs: 8 Serious Health Concerns (Vet Answer)

Brachycephalic Dogs: 8 Serious Health Concerns (Vet Answer)

As a veterinarian, I have often joked with new bulldog puppy owners to, “make sure you take out a $10,000 loan!” While that is part dramatization and part joke…

Dr. Rachel Ellison
By Dr. Rachel Ellison
Beagle Pain Syndrome: Causes, Signs & Care Guide (Vet Answer)

Beagle Pain Syndrome: Causes, Signs & Care Guide (Vet Answer)

If you are just now hearing of Beagle Pain Syndrome for the first time, you might guess that only Beagles can come down with it, right? Well, despite its misle…

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By Dr. Rachel Ellison
Dog Bitten by a Rat? Our Vet Explains What to Do Now

Dog Bitten by a Rat? Our Vet Explains What to Do Now

Despite their small size, rats possess relatively long and sharp teeth and can be defensive and aggressive when threatened or cornered. Given that dogs and rat…

Dr. Rachel Ellison
By Dr. Rachel Ellison
Homemade Toothpaste for Dogs: Safety Concerns Explained (Vet Answer)

Homemade Toothpaste for Dogs: Safety Concerns Explained (Vet Answer)

Have you ever heard of dentifrice? It’s another name for toothpaste! While it may seem harmless to use homemade or human toothpaste on your dog to brush their…

Dr. Rachel Ellison
By Dr. Rachel Ellison
My Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: Our Vet Explains What to Do

Coffee seems to make the world go round, and the drug in it—the stimulant caffeine—is a large part of that! Because some dogs are indiscriminate eaters (or, pe…

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By Dr. Rachel Ellison