What we all want is more great years together with our dogs ! Did you know that dogs can be sick for weeks, months, or even years before they reveal any symptoms ? Dr. Man explains how yearly senior wellness tests can detect illnesses in dogs before these conditions become advanced. Detecting mild changes & [...]
Dutch is an adorably handsome 9 year old weimaranor/american staffordshire terrier mixed breed who came in for a routine check up ! He is a great example of why we test dogs in south Florida once yearly for heartworm & tick related infections. Lyme disease is the #1 mispronounced disease of the summer (it’s Lyme, [...]
Ollie the 1 year old golden🐕 came to us for itching ! Ollie suffers from allergies & itching is a common presenting complaint for dogs who live in south florida. A majority of allergies in dogs are due to environmental allergens such as 🌲 trees🌳 , grasses, & weeds. Many dogs with allergies do not [...]
Infectious tracheobronchitis (known as kennel cough) is a canine respiratory infection caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica & canine parainfluenza virus. These pathogens attack the cilia lining the respiratory tract & cause inflammation of the upper airway. This leads to irritation of the airways & a dry cough. It also makes your dog more susceptible to a [...]
Hypothyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder in dogs. It occurs when the thyroid glands, located near the throat, are unable to produce enough thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone helps regulate and control normal bodily processes & your dog’s metabolism. Think of it as an engine gauge: in simple terms, it controls how fast or slow [...]
Teeth in dogs & cats are amazingly strong & are essential tools used for eating & playing & picking things up. Despite their strength we routinely see broken teeth that require immediate care. A complicated tooth fracture occurs when the crown of the tooth is fractured & the pulp is exposed (appears as a brown [...]
Bailey the 5 year old terrier will be discharged after being hospitalized for pancreatitis ! Watch Dr. Man share Bailey’s success story with you.
Lola the adorable 4 month old mixed breed puppy is scratching & itching with a skin infection. The first sign of a skin infection is red skin which often progresses to pimples & scabs associated with bacterial infection. The most common cause of skin infections in south florida is allergies. Many dogs here are allergic [...]
In this video Dr. Man shares a story of a young dog with a heart murmur and the steps you need to take if your dog is diagnosed with a Heart Murmur
Fiona the 4 month old terrier has Hematuria (Bloody Urine) & is another example of why it is so important to have your pet’s urine checked on a regular basis ! Watch Dr. Man explain Fiona’s symptoms that indicated an unusual urinary abnormality for a puppy! A urinalysis tells us many things about your pet’s [...]
