Brachycephalic Syndrome

Brachycephalic Syndrome  This particular problem occurs in what is known as “brachycephalic” dog breeds; that is, those breeds with very short faces, with almost no snout. These breeds include: Chihuahua, Bulldog, King Charles Spaniel, Pug, Boston terrier, Maltese,...

Issues of The Heart

Issues of The Heart  Heart conditions exist in many pets, and vary in type similar to heart conditions in people. Sometimes pet owners aren’t aware of the condition, and sometimes there might be symptoms which don’t seem to be related to heart problems, yet the...

A Full Workup?

A Full Workup?  I recently saw a case, where a young adult Labrador retriever was seen for occasional vomiting, but otherwise acting normally. Initially, the physical exam findings were unremarkable and the owner opted to take the dog home and just get some medication...

Is It Kennel Cough?

Is It Kennel Cough? Most pet owners are familiar with the term “kennel cough” in dogs.  Specifically, kennel cough is an infectious tracheobronchitis caused primarily by bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica, but other microorganisms may be involved as well,...