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What does it mean for a veterinarian to be “AAHA-Accredited” and what does it mean to me and my pets?

By Terri Johnson, MSS, CVT The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is an international association with membership of more than 42,000 veterinary care providers across the United States and Canada. AAHA is a non-regulatory, independent association dedicated to helping members...

My dog had blood clots blocking his urethra, but not a UTI. Could it be cancer?

There are multiple diseases associated with the urinary tract that could lead to blood clots. While infection is one of them, another common cause would be urinary stones (bladder and/or kidney stones). In order to observe for this, imaging such...

My pet has food allergies. We tried 2 different dog foods and nothing helps. The only thing that keeps his tummy in the clear is chicken and rice. He’s itching a lot! Should we do a food allergy test?

I am sorry to hear about your pet’s trouble! Food allergy and food insensitivity are things that happen and require more information to truly determine if this is the cause of your pet’s clinical signs. Allergies in general are one...

Can I give my dog Ibuprofen for pain?

When pets have pain, people want a simple solution and tend to look in their own medicine cabinet just as they would for themselves. It is unfortunately common for people to make an assumption that a safe medication for people...

Is it true that dogs with cryptochidism have a higher incidence of developing testicular cancer later in life? At what age is it recommended that the retained testicle be removed?

Yes, it is absolutely true that retained testicles have a significantly higher incidence of developing testicular cancer later in life. The recommended age for neutering, however, is the same as for non-cryptorchid patients. We recommend neutering patients expected to weigh...

Are mushrooms bad for dogs?

With the rain we’ve had recently, you’ve probably seen mushrooms popping up all over the place. Did you know they can be dangerous for your dog? The rain has been falling, and that means mushrooms are sprouting. That could be...