Holiday hazards: How feeding your dog scraps might jeopardize their health
It is that time of the year for large feasts filled with yummy fattening foods, which are incredibly tempting to humans and dogs alike. If you find yourself tempted to overindulge around the holidays, imagine your dog’s temptation. Every year, I field panicked...
Mange: Not just a concern for strays
The skin condition known as mange is often assumed to be only found on stray or neglected dogs. However, mange can happen to any dog, even the ones in loving homes who are well cared for. The most common cases of mange seen in dogs are sarcoptic mange, which is also...
What to know about cherry eye and when to call your vet
While it may look very scary to see a red lump protruding from your dog’s eye, try not to panic — it is probably not a veterinary emergency. Nictitating occurs when a dog’s third eyelid prolapses and bulges from the eye. Since it resembles a cherry popping out, it is...
The National Dog Show: A Thanksgiving tradition and family-friendly event
For some, Thanksgiving Day means nonstop football on television, but in this house, it’s National Dog Show Day! For the last 23 years, the Philadelphia Kennel Club has teamed up with NBC to film the National Dog Show, which airs on Thanksgiving Day right after the...
