Dr. Sharon Butzke

Chasing squirrels is probably a pretty ideal pastime in the minds of most dogs! The furry little rodents are quick and typically able to evade our canine frien…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

Imagine relaxing on the couch, petting your pup, and feeling something unfamiliar. Is that a lump? Before you panic, it might help to know that 60% to 80% of a…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

Dogs have been known to eat all kinds of strange things. It is hard to understand the appeal of non-food items like balloons, but if your pup has eaten one, th…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

When you glance at your cat curled up on a cozy bed, enjoying a nap in the sun, it might be hard to imagine how they could possibly have high blood pressure! H…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

Basset Hounds are easily recognized by their long bodies, short legs, droopy faces, and adorable low-hanging ears. If you don’t mind puddles of drool all over…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

It is common to see dogs with floppy ears, but most of us are used to seeing our feline friends’ ears stand straight up. Unless (like Taylor Swift) you share y…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

Uh oh…was that a cough you just heard? Or maybe you’ve been hearing it for a few days now. It’s hard not to worry when your pup is coughing, especially when yo…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

The Beagle could give a master class in the art of irresistible puppy eyes, but have you ever heard of a Beagle with cherry eye? The term is used to describe a…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to deal with a flea infestation knows that it's much better to prevent these pests than to face the difficult task of ge…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke

Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. Many young animal lovers dream of growing up t…

By Dr. Sharon Butzke