Every dog in the entire world came into existence in one of two ways: responsibly or irresponsibly. A responsibly-bred dog is one whose parents were healthy, both physically and genetically. Their mother was cared for throughout her pregnancy, provided shelter, Read more…
When a pregnant patient walks into our clinic, it isn’t enough for us to know her due date. It is also critically important for us to know how that date was determined. Canine gestation length is 63 days from the Read more…
“What do you think he is, Doc?” The squirmy brown-and-white puppy kisses my face. Immediately after his pet parent asks me this all-too-frequent question, my brain jumps to answer it. Maybe a little beagle with some chihuahua? Although that coat Read more…
You’ve decided that it’s time to add a new canine family member. Congratulations! You understand that a puppy is forever and, accordingly, you want your puppy to be as healthy as possible for as long as possible. You know that Read more…
For decades, the standard approach to spay and neuter in dogs has been to have it done asap – ideally before a female’s first heat cycle or before a male has the opportunity to breed. The given reason for this Read more…
My dog is sick. Sort of. He’s old. “Slowing down.” But that’s not a disease. Let me start again. As a house call veterinarian, I am frequently asked to peacefully end a pet’s life. It’s an honor to be trusted Read more…
We love to feed our pets. Food and love are so deeply intertwined in human culture that it’s no surprise we want to ensure that our pet gets the “best” food and enthusiastically enjoy every bite. The pet store shelves Read more…
Imagine you are a small animal veterinarian (aka…me). You love puppies, and you’re excited to see that you have a new puppy appointment scheduled this morning. You walk into the exam room to meet the newest member of your client’s Read more…
The number one reason that dogs are relinquished to shelters is behavioral, and unfortunately many behavioral issues are actually training issues. Therefore, I truly believe that basic dog training saves lives! Sometimes when I’m talking to a client during a Read more…
Fundamentally, producing puppies involves combining oocytes (eggs) and sperm. However, there are actually multiple options to accomplish that task. When you’re first getting started, it can be overwhelming to keep track of the lingo, but this article can help! When Read more…
