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

By Steve Smith Question: What’s black and  yellow. Goes, “Bang!” and you sleep on it? Answer: A school bus, a firecracker, and a bed. When something bad happens, the chances are that there is [...]

by Lisa Senafe, Bentley’s Pet Stuff, petstuff.com #1 Tick and flea detection and removal Ticks and fleas are a problem that you do not want to get out of hand. Look at your pets coat and skin to [...]

by Dave Erlewein, D.V.M.   Belle loved training bumpers. Every evening when Chuck came home from work, Belle was at the door and ready to rumble. Chuck would usually tire of the exercise [...]

by Dr. Dave Erlewein If you’ve ever owned a dog with allergy-based itching, your veterinarian may have used one of the cortisones during treatment. Cortisone is another name for cortisol, the [...]

by Dave Erlewein, D.V.M. The flu is certainly in the forefront of the news the past few months, especially the H1N1 virus affecting humans. While human, avian, swine, and equine flu viruses are [...]

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 Without question, the best part of the day in most general veterinary practices is the new puppy visit: There is absolutely nothing like a new puppy to put a smile on [...]

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 [...]