Tag: Dachshund

Epilepsy Task Force

Far and away, epilepsy is the most common neurological disease affecting dogs and cats. Within the United States, it is estimated that approximately 780,000 dogs are diagnosed with this disorder every year (sorry, no numbers available for cats)…. Read More

Sebaceous Adenomas

One cannot discuss lumps and bumps in dogs without talking about sebaceous adenomas. These are, far and away, the most common benign skin tumors in dogs. Most dogs will develop at least a couple of them by the… Read More

When to Visit a Veterinary Neurologist

Welcome to part three in a series of articles intended to help you determine when your pet might benefit from a visit with a veterinary specialist. Last week we covered veterinary dermatology. This week’s focus is on the… Read More

Pudgy Pets

When I met Sally, a six-year-old yellow Labrador, she tipped the scales at 105 pounds (a normal average adult Lab weighs 60 to 70 pounds). Her lifelong guardian, an 85-year-old gentleman, loved his dog dearly but could no… Read More