About Dogs

Dog Vision: How Dogs See

Dog Vision: How Dogs See
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley December 15, 2019 As predators who hunt prey, dogs have a unique way of seeing the world around them that is a function o...

Kennel Cough: The Ins and Outs

Kennel Cough
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM December 13, 2019 With the cold and flu season in full swing you’ve no doubt upped your hand washing, practiced covering your...

Petting Your Dog: Where, Why, and How

Petting Your Dog
By Dr. Kaitlin Wurtz December 06, 2019 One of our favorite ways to show affection towards our dogs is physical contact, most often in the form of...

Why Do Dogs Lick? Your Dog’s Tongue And Licking Habit

Why Do Dogs Lick?
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM December 02, 2019 You’re probably all too familiar with your dog’s tongue. After all, they use it for everything, which isn’t ...

Are Dogs' Mouths Cleaner Than Humans?

are dog mouths cleaner than humans
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley December 02, 2019 We have all heard the saying that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human. This may have been heard in r...

Ear Mites In Dogs: What, How, Symptoms, Treatment, And Prevention

how do dogs get ear mites
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM November 21, 2019 You are wondering if your dog’s ears are bothering them. Your cause of concern might have been triggered by ...

The Dog Diet and Available Food Types

Dog Food and Dog Diet
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley November 18, 2019 Our dogs have become important members of our families, and we strive to give them the best care. One ...

Why Does My Dog Have Diarrhea?

why does my dog have diarrhea
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM November 15, 2019 One of the more dreaded doggy ailments is diarrhea. Few other issues have you getting up at different hours...

How Often Should I Bathe My Dog?

how often should i bathe my dog
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM November 07, 2019 No matter how much you love your best friend, there always comes a time when their odor might have you looki...

Why Do Dogs Like Bones?

why do dogs like bones
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM October 31, 2019 You may have noticed the near feeling of euphoria that your dog gets each time you give them a bone; a bare, ...

Why Won’t My Dog Eat?

Why Won't My Dog Eat
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM October 24, 2019 For some dogs, food is the way to their heart, while others would prefer to watch their figure. No matter whi...

Do Dogs Get Jealous?

Do Dogs Get Jealous?
By Chyrle Bonk, DVM October 17, 2019 One of my dogs has been with me longer than my kids and husband have. She is a very loving dog, but needless ...