It’s All About The Bond
I often get asked, “What were your reasons for wanting to become a veterinarian?” Though a simple and direct question, my answer to this now addresses more the question of, “Why do I actually love...
View ArticleHungry Dogs are Hungry Dogs
Everyday in practice I encounter overweight pets. And year-after-year these dogs and their owners return for their health & wellness check with me. They have either never lost a pound or in most...
View ArticleThe 5 Reasons So Many Dogs Tear Their Cruciate Ligament
Why is it that ACL injuries in dogs is the most common orthopedic injury is all of veterinary medicine? Did nature not make this ligament strong enough in dogs? Is it due to bad breeding or are there...
View ArticleBoard Certified Surgeon or Not? That is the question.
The Good Old Days Not to long ago, veterinarians had to be proficient in all aspects of veterinary medicine and animal health. For example, my own father, a veterinarian whom I still practice with...
View ArticleMaking the Most of Your Yearly Veterinary Exam
So once a year you get that notice in the mail that your dog is due for a physical exam or yearly check up and annual vaccinations. And every year you march into the chaos of the animal hospital with...
View ArticlePain Meds for Dogs and Managing Your Dog’s Comfort for a Lifetime
This is a topic that I hold near and true to my heart and one that I hope will capture your attention because this is an extremely valuable concept that will have direct impact on your dog’s quality...
View ArticleIt’s All About The Bond
I often get asked, “What were your reasons for wanting to become a veterinarian?” Though a simple and direct question, my answer to this now addresses more the question of, “Why do I actually love...
View ArticleYour Top 5 Questions About Arthritis Answered
If your dog is suffering from arthritis, you are probably aware that there is a lot of information out there. A quick Google search for “arthritis in dogs” produces a whopping […] The post Your Top 5...
View ArticleHow to Exercise Your Senior Dog’s Brain
You’ve heard that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but we don’t believe that for a second. In fact, it turns out that the key to slowing cognitive […] The post How to Exercise Your Senior Dog’s...
View Article7 Changes in Your Senior Dog and What You Can Do to Help
We can all agree puppies are wonderful, but there’s nothing quite like the sweet soul of an old dog. As your canine companion enters their golden years, it may seem […] The post 7 Changes in Your...
View ArticleIs Your Dog a Weekend Warrior? Help Their Joints with These 7 Tips
Picture this: It’s finally the weekend. On Saturday morning, you pack your pup into the car, venture out into nature, and embark on a 10 mile hike. On Sunday you […] The post Is Your Dog a Weekend...
View ArticleHow to Treat Anxiety in Senior Dogs
Everyone understands puppies have behavior problems and need to be taught “the rules.” But what about older dogs who understand the rules but become increasingly unable to follow them? The […] The post...
View ArticleJoint Care After Your Dog’s Surgery: What to Do 1 Year, 2 Years, and 5 Years Out
When your beloved pet has to have joint surgery, we’re willing to bet you want to make it count. After going through prepping your house for the homecoming beforehand, physical […] The post Joint Care...
View ArticleIs Your Dog’s Anxiety Affecting Their Health? Here’s How to Help
In recent years, we’ve seen a revolution in the way we humans approach health and healing in the West. With more and more evidence of just how strongly linked the […] The post Is Your Dog’s Anxiety...
View ArticleDoes My Dog Really Need an Omega Supplement?
Before we go any further, here’s your answer: YES! Your dog’s health and happiness will benefit hugely from the simple addition of an omega supplement to their diet. It will […] The post Does My Dog...
View ArticleDoes My Dog Need Both Glucosamine and Fish Oil Supplements?
For many TopDog Health clients, it can be difficult to know if their dog really needs both a glucosamine supplement and an omega supplement. We’re here to tell you: YES! The […] The post Does My Dog...
View ArticleKey Dog Hip and Joint Supplement Ingredients
Dog joint health can be an overwhelming topic. With all the info out there, it can be hard to know exactly what your dog needs. We’ve narrowed it down to […] The post Key Dog Hip and Joint Supplement...
View Article6 Surprising Ways to Tell Your Dog Is Happy
Being a pet parent requires you to be a translator of sorts for a language you can’t always understand. Sometimes what your dog is trying to say is obvious. That […] The post 6 Surprising Ways to Tell...
View Article25 Secrets Your Dog Isn’t Telling You
It goes without saying that our pups can’t exactly tell us what’s on their minds, but they do have ways of communicating. The problem is that we can’t always understand. […] The post 25 Secrets Your...
View ArticleGlucosamine for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
If your dog is suffering from joint pain, you may have heard that glucosamine can help. Glucosamine is one of the most popular supplements for canines (and with good reason), […] The post Glucosamine...
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