Encephalitis is a disease in which an increased number of white blood cells are present in the brain. In dogs, encephalitis is very common. By Stacey A. Sullivan, DVM Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology) What Causes Encephalitis? There are two general causes of canine encephalitis: infectious disease or immune-mediated disorders. In the majority of dogs, encephalitis is […]

This is the time of year I hear a lot of people talking about a nagging cough they just can’t get rid of. The dry, cool air of winter can be irritating to all our airways. Dogs with chronic lower airway inflammation can be particularly affected. Dogs can suffer from chronic bronchitis, just like people. […]

Over 3 million minimally invasive surgeries are performed annually in human medicine. Our pets can be afforded the same advantages of these small incision surgeries as their owners. By Michael Huber, DVM, MS Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons What is minimally invasive surgery? Believe it or not most people are familiar with these types […]

Kennel Cough is similar to a chest cold in people. It is extremely contagious to other dogs, and if left untreated, can become dangerous and lead to pneumonia. by Emily Coddon, DVM Emergency + Critical Care What is kennel cough? Kennel cough, also known as infectious tracheobronchitis, is an infectious bronchitis in dogs. Numerous infectious […]

An overview of “Grades” and “Stages” of cancer in pets to help pet parents better understand the severity, treatment, and prognosis of this complex diagnosis. by Stephen Bilbrey, DVM, MS, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons When discussing the diagnosis of cancer in pets, immediate questions come to mind about how serious the disease is: […]