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What are those black specks or black bugs on your dog?

Finding black specks or possibly small black bugs on your dog’s skin or in your dog’s fur can be puzzling at first. This feeling might change to alarm as you wonder what it could be.  There...

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From a Vet: Which probiotics for dogs actually work

  How to pick the right probiotic for your dog:  Probiotics are a unique “living” health product.  They are microorganisms which exert numerous beneficial health effects...

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How to treat and prevent your dog’s diarrhea

Diarrhea in dogs is a frustrating health concern and can lead to many sleepless nights for owners forced awake multiple times a night to tend to their dog’s urgent elimination needs.  Luckily,...

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Back pain and herniated discs in dogs

Dog back pain and herniated disc symptoms  The incidence of herniated discs in dogs is very low in the general canine population: occurring in only 2% of dogs.  A whopping 73% herniated...

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How to treat and prevent anxiety in dogs

Anxiety in dogs is the anticipation of danger, regardless of an apparent cause or threat.  Depending on the severity of anxiety and how often it occurs, it can be debilitating for dogs and tax...

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Elevated alkaline phosphatase in a normal dog?

ALP is one of the most important liver enzymes we monitor on blood screens of our canine patients.  It is the most commonly elevated liver enzyme and also the least liver-specific enzyme. ALP stands...

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This site is written and created by myself, Nicole Cohen, DVM DABVP to help pet owners understand and care for their pets. I am a small animal veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for the past 17 years in primary care. I am boarded in general practice in canine and feline practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. I hope you find the information in this site helpful!

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