Common Dog Health Problems

Melatonin for dogs? You are probably familiar with melatonin as a common over-the-counter sleep aid. It’s used in humans with sleep-wake disturbances or to help a traveler adjust from jet lag after a trip. This incredible hormone also has benefits for our canine friends for a variety of conditions.

When I think of laryngeal paralysis in dogs, I think of Charlie—a good-natured black Labrador Retriever who had been my patient for many years.
I think about a complex syndrome in senior dogs called Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis Polyneuropathy or “GOLPP.” While it had not been fully characterized nor named when Charlie was alive, in retrospect, I’m sure GOLPP most accurately represents his condition.
And I think about the three boxes of tissues I went through the night we lost Charlie because of this disease.

This is the real-life story of a dog named Howard who demonstrated initially subtle (but rapidly escalating) signs of pain associated with a sudden tear of his stomach. The videos (along with pictures and descriptions) are a powerful illustration of signs your dog is in pain.

Ready to plant an outdoor garden? Before you grab your garden trowel and dig in, read what we’ve dug up on outdoor plants that are dangerous to dogs. We’ve uncovered some of the most common plants that are popular choices for many gardeners, yet are potentially poisonous for our canine companions. In this article, you’ll […]

Allergies are a very common problem in dogs. Thankfully, veterinary medicine now has lots more to offer these patients than just Benadryl and prednisone, the “go-to” allergy medicine for dogs in prior decades.