Health

by Dr. David Erlewein, DVM Grizz is the sweetest, calmest, most trustworthy dog in the world until it comes to food! Then he becomes a master countersurfer and the ultimate sneak thief. So, no [...]

By Dr. David Erlewein Gastric dilatation/volvulus syndrome (GDV) is the five dollar term for what we commonly refer to as “bloat,” “flipped stomach,” “twisted stomach” or “stomach torsion.” Bloat [...]

Beyond being unpleasant, your pet’s bad breath could be a warning sign for more serious problems. In fact, more than 90 percent of dogs over age three suffer from dental disease. With [...]

Pointing Dog Pointer by Bob and Jody Iler In training a young pointing dog, some problems can surface quickly and decisively, leaving no room for doubt when you encounter them. “Hard [...]

by Dr. Dave Erlewein Priscilla and Prezlee, a two-year-old dog, came flying into the office during lunch hour a couple weeks ago. Priscilla was “flying” because of acute anxiety and [...]

by Dr. Dave Erlewein In the last few years, popular media has put out countless stories about MRSA (pronounced merr-sa) infections, and some of the stories are quite scary. The acronym stands for [...]

by Dave Erlewein, D.V.M. In the last few months, I’ve come across three middle- to old-age Labradors with a condition known as Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency or EPI. While this disease [...]

by Dr. Dave Erlewein Magic is a 90-pound male German shorthair who will fearlessly plunge into icy waters to retrieve a downed duck without a second thought. He rules his backyard as a benevolent [...]

by Dr. Dave Erlewein When we take to the fields and woodlands with our canine hunting buddies, a discussion of one of the more common “nuisance”-type infections our dogs might acquire [...]

Strengthening the “power center” isn’t just for bipeds By Jason Smith Strengthening the core is just as important for dogs as it is for people. Many people ask tremendous things [...]