Its normal for your canine companion to shed hair — sometimes lots of it. What isnt routine is for that shedding to result in noticeable bald spots on your dog. Why do dogs sometimes lose too much hair? Are certain breeds more prone to hair loss? Find out what causes bald spots in dogs and … Read more
Mange is a distressing skin condition that affects many dogs, causing intense itching, hair loss, and discomfort. As a dog owner, seeing your furry friend suffer can lead you to search for quick solutions – and you might have heard about using motor oil as a treatment option. But does motor oil actually help treat … Read more
Dogs understand a lot. They can recognize human words, gestures, and emotions, and learn to work as service dogs or emotional support animals. But do dogs know when they are dying? Through my work as a general practitioner, and as a pet parent myself, I have observed many moments leading up to a dog’s death. … Read more
Though they can’t put their love into words, they will follow you around, snuggle and cuddle you, lick your face, wag their tail and jump on you. They can sense your sadness, will share their favorite toys with you, and do many other things to show their affection. It’s surprising how this dog breed is … Read more
Do you have a dog whos itching excessively? The itchy dog is one of the most difficult problems to assess in veterinary medicine. It is often hard to find the underlying cause, and even when found it often involves lifelong therapy for dog itch relief. If youre just starting to scratch the surface of your … Read more
If you’re a dog owner who loves a good steak dinner, you’ve probably found yourself wondering if it’s okay to share those delicious fatty trimmings with your furry best friend Those pleading puppy eyes can be hard to resist when you’re cutting away excess fat from your ribeye! But before you toss that juicy morsel … Read more
Does your dog beg for your cinnamon scones? Have they ever gotten into the spice rack? If so, then you’ve probably wondered, perhaps somewhat frantically, if dogs can eat cinnamon. We know that certain people foods, like chocolate and grapes, can be toxic to dogs, so it makes sense that we should worry about foods … Read more
Dogs are man’s best friend for a reason. Anyone with a beloved furbaby will tell you… the bond is real. One of the ways your furry friend may show his love is by alerting you to the presence of an unwanted visitor. BUT is Fido really enough to keep your home from being burglarized? Here … Read more
Knowing when to take your puppy outside for the first time is a balance between the benefits of early socialisation and the risk of them being overwhelmed by the experience. They will also need to be medically ready for exposure to the wider world. Here we explore some important questions such as whether you can … Read more
If your dog is diagnosed with kidney failure, feeding them a proper diet will be essential to their ongoing treatment. In this post, our Redmond vets discuss kidney failure in dogs and what type of diet they should be fed. Are you struggling to figure out what to feed your furry friend with kidney issues? … Read more