Health

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 There have been countless stories about MRSA (pronounced merr-sa) infections, and some of the stories are quite scary. The acronym stands for Methicillin-Resistant [...]

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 [...]

Identifying your dog’s gait patterns, and how to spot problems By Jason Smith As if often said about the aging process, it ain’t the years, it’s the mileage. Our dogs are the [...]