Dental Disease in Dogs

Dental Disease in Dogs How common is dental disease in dogs? Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions seen by veterinarians. Over 80% of dogs over the age of three have active dental disease. Unfortunately, few dogs show obvious signs of dental...

Flea Control in Dogs

Flea Control in Dogs My dog always seems to have fleas. What can I do? Successful flea control involves both eliminating fleas from your dog and controlling fleas in your environment. Dogs and cats share the same fleas, and fleas can travel from one animal to another....

Nutrition, Skin, and Dogs

Nutrition, Skin, and Dogs My dog sheds all the time and sometimes he gets sores where he has chewed himself. My veterinarian says he may have allergies and that he may need to eat a special diet. How can his diet make a difference in his skin and haircoat? As far back...

Ultrasound Examination in Dogs

Ultrasound Examination in Dogs What is an ultrasound? An ultrasound examination, also known as ultrasonography, is a non-invasive imaging technique that allows internal body structures to be seen by recording echoes or reflections of ultrasonic waves. Unlike x-rays,...