One of the more commonly used medications for treating dogs with seizure disorders (e.g. canine epilepsy) is potassium bromide. Dr. Holger Volk, a veterinary neurologist, cautions that salty food or treats and spending time at the beach can impact seizure control in these dogs. Learn more about Can...

Dr. Rebecca Windsor, a veterinary neurologist, explains some of the more common signs and symptoms of NME (necrotizing meningoencephalitis) or Pug Dog Encephalitis. Learn more about this disease.  

Dr. Rebecca Windsor - a board certified veterinary neurologist - presented a webinar on the topic of immune-mediated neurological diseases that commonly affect dogs and cats. A few of the case presentations included pets with recent histories of having been vaccinated. Here's what she had to say abo...

Dr. Jennifer Johnson - a veterinarian and pain management expert - explains just how common arthritis pain is in dogs and cats, and the effects it can have on their overall health and wellbeing. Learn more about tools available to assess for pain in animals.  

Many pet owners fail to recognize the subtle signs and symptoms of pain in dogs and cats. If a pet is not whining or crying, they may not believe their animal is actually hurting. As such, recommendations to further evaluate a pet for pain and treat accordingly may be declined. Dr. Lindsey Fry - a v...

There are instances where pets (or their humans) may not complete a course of medication that’s been prescribed for them.  Tossing medication into the trash or flushing pills down the toilet is not recommended.  Dr. Jennifer Granick - a veterinary internal medicine specialist at the...

As pets age they can develop health problems including kidney or liver disease.  Many of these pets may also need procedures that require anesthesia.  Dental care is a very common one.  Understandably, both pet owners and their primary care veterinarians may have concerns about the ri...

Dr. Andrew Specht, a veterinary internal medicine specialist, explains the goals we have for managing dogs with chronic kidney disease. Learn more about Chronic Kidney Disease.