Fractured teeth are a very common occurrence in dogs and cats. They can break due to trauma (hit by a car, ball, or rock) or due to chewing on hard objects.

The typical canine lymphoma patient is a middle-aged dog brought to the veterinarian because one or more lumps have been found.

The larynx is the guardian of the airways, keeping whatever we want to swallow out and directing air in. Dogs with laryngeal paralysis demonstrate some of the following signs...

When looking at my own cat’s mouth, I noticed that she had a sore lesion on the gum line that looks like a cavity, I see these frequently in the exam room.

Dog and cat owners often ask if bones are safe for their pets. While widely available, the question remains whether bones are safe for pets' teeth.

Seasonal allergies, or atopy, are common in dogs. It's an inherited allergic reaction to allergens like pollen, grass, and mold absorbed through the skin.

Enucleation, the surgical removal of an eye, is done to prevent pain or disease spread. It's often due to medically non-responsive glaucoma in dogs.

This particular parasite is spread by foxes and coyotes that eat infected rodents, but the tapeworm does not seem to affect them.

As a veterinarian, I should not have a breed preference, I love them all, but there are two breeds that are near and dear to me – the Labrador retriever and the Rough Collie. 

It is not uncommon for an elderly dog to develop many small epidermal lumps often thought of as “warts,” but these are not warts.

As a veterinarian working in a small animal veterinary hospital, I get a lot of questions and inquiries as to the steps involved in becoming a veterinarian.

Halifax’s animal by-law states that you must keep your dogs on leash in public areas where no signs are posted indicating otherwise, if not it may lead to a hefty fine.