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Applying Eye Drops with Low Stress Handling™
October 14, 2020 (published) M. Leanne Lilly, DVM,DACVB At some point in many dogs’ lives, they will require eye drops. This might be a one-time event to examine the eye or it may be multiple times per day to treat chronic disease. Regardless of the cause,...
Applying a Muzzle to an Aggressive Dog
Colleen S. Koch, DVM, DACVB Date Published: 12/15/2020 Disclaimer: If a dog needs to be muzzled, it should be sedated. Just because we can do something does not mean we should; it is important to consider the long-term impact of the interaction on the pet. The...
Aggression Between Familiar Dogs
Christine Calder, DVM, DACVB Date Published: 12/21/2020 Aggression between familiar dogs in the same household is a common occurrence and is one of the most common reasons that dogs are surrendered, rehomed, or euthanized. This aggression can be secondary to...
Adopting a Shelter Dog
Miranda Spindel, DVM, MS Date Published: 06/12/2018 Deciding to add a new animal to your family is an exciting time! It can be very rewarding to choose to adopt a dog or puppy from an animal shelter or rescue program. Not only will you be adding a wonderful...
Alcohol Poisoning
Becky Lundgren, DVM Date Published: 07/04/2005 Date Reviewed/Revised: 02/18/2020 Dogs and cats can get more than just drunk when they drink ethanol, isopropanol, or methanol -- they can get a trip to the emergency room. Pets can die from ingesting alcohol. What...
Aural Hematoma in Dogs and Cats
Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 01/01/2001 Date Reviewed/Revised: 05/28/2021 Why is an Aural Hematoma a Problem? A hematoma is swelling created by a broken blood vessel after bleeding has occurred inside a tissue. Hematomas in the earflaps (aural hematomas)...
Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs
The VIN Dermatology Consultants Date Published: 09/15/2003 Date Reviewed/Revised: 04/21/2021 Atopic dermatitis in dogs (allergic dermatitis, canine atopy) is a hypersensitivity or over-reaction to a variety of commonplace and otherwise harmless substances in the...
Aspergillosis in Dogs
Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 04/19/2007 Date Reviewed/Revised: 09/01/2021 Fungi of the Aspergillus genus are well known to most people as the lacy, fluffy mold that grows on foods kept a bit too long. There are over 180 species of Aspergillus fungi...
Anal Glands and Anal Gland Abscess in Dogs and Cats
Shalini Radhakrishnan, Veterinary Student Class of 2023 Date Published: 08/06/2020 What are anal glands? Anal glands are two sac-like structures that release an unmistakable, foul-smelling fluid. It’s really unfortunate when veterinarians get that fluid on their...
Anal Sac Tumors in Dogs
Elizabeth Riley, Veterinary Student Class of 2023 Date Published: 07/22/2021 If your dog has ever scooted their rear end across your carpet, they were probably trying to empty their anal sacs. Humans don’t have anal sacs, but dogs and cats, along with many other...