Ask Dr. Dog
The Scoop from Canine Health Care Professionals
This month’s issue is supported in part by SF Animal Medical Center and dog lovers like you.
The Hardest Decision: Knowing When to Let Go
As a veterinary internist for more than 35 years, I have helped thousands of people make one of the hardest decisions they will ever face: when to stop treating and assist a beloved animal to die.
Is Your Dog Water Safe? Tips for a Happy, Healthy Summer
For many dog guardians, summers mean time spent outdoors with our pups near pools, lakes, rivers, beaches, and backyard sprinklers.
Breathing Problems in Frenchies and Other Flat-Faced Pups: What to Know, How to Help
French Bulldogs are beloved for their playful personalities and signature squishy faces. But those same short snouts can cause serious breathing difficulties.
Last Taste of Love: A Thank You Without Words
On her favorite blanket, Daisy, a wise old Labrador, lifts her head while her family pulls meat from the bone.
Don’t Let Your Dog Be a Weekend Warrior
Full confession: I have been a weekend warrior - and I know it wasn’t good for me.
Bird Flu and Our Pets: What To Know
San Francisco has a very large and informed raw feeding community, and many of my clients feed raw diets to their dogs. To avoid the risk of H5N1, I recommend against feeding raw unpasteurized poultry.
Back Problems? Holistic Support for Dogs with IVDD
It is estimated that IVDD affects two percent of the domestic dog population. Sometimes this degeneration is age-related and happens gradually, typically in older, larger dogs.