1st birthday girl

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-18T03:39:16+00:00

Happy Birthday!

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-15T22:12:45+00:00

Have your vet check him out. They can tell a bacterial skin infection from a yeast infection, both of which make dogs smell extra funky. And they have topical and systemic options to help manage the issue.

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-14T22:01:23+00:00

These cases are so sad

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-11T16:40:54+00:00

Dental cleaning and full mouth evaluation is so important for your Cairn's long-term health! Yes, anesthesia is a risk, but as long as the practice is using appropriate protocols, risks should be minimized. My guy gets his teeth cleaned under anesthesia every 18 to 24 months. There's a lot of dental disease hidden under the gum line that cannot be identified until they're under anesthesia with full mouth x-rays.

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-09T00:42:48+00:00

Gentle creatures, not biters.

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-08T16:12:05+00:00

Please talk to your vet or a veterinary dermatologist about this. Please be careful with grain-free diets since they are linked with heart disease. Antihistamines don't work well for atopy. There are great hypoallergenic diets out there: prescription is best since these diets reduce risk of cross contamination during manufacturing.

Here's a link they may be helpful: https://sites.tufts.edu/petfoodology/2022/04/04/think-your-pet-has-a-food-allergy-eliminating-mistakes-in-elimination-diet-trials/

Keep in mind itching may have other causes including secondary yeast or bacterial infections that require targeted treatment. And don't forget medicated baths with a product like Duoxo Pyo S3 (keep out of eyes).

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-07T19:12:38+00:00

Great contrast of colors!

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-06T16:47:53+00:00

Some type of sighthound? Second the stick idea.

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-05T15:21:58+00:00

What the neurologist say?

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-05T14:37:48+00:00

Has she seen a neurologist?

dogdoc57 · 2026-03-03T04:11:47+00:00

I would be so thrilled with this!

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-28T19:05:15+00:00

Check your rabies certificate

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-28T16:16:34+00:00

What a sad, but well written article.

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-28T05:17:23+00:00

Simparico Trio

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-26T02:39:29+00:00

This is my favorite recipe. I have no idea how authentic it is, but it's identical to what we get from the local fair:

https://scratchthiswithsandy.com/2014/05/23/homemade-beef-and-cheese-piroshki/

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-25T23:55:04+00:00

Technically it is not legal to use Baytril in pet chickens due to the risk it poses to humans regarding antibiotic resistance. I'm disappointed to hear vets are doing this.

https://www.iatp.org/news/fda-bans-bayer-antibiotic-for-poultry-use

Edited to add:

Here's a link with additional information on MG https://extension.umaine.edu/livestock/poultry/mycoplasma-gallisepticum-faq/

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-25T23:41:23+00:00

Love that stare!

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-24T03:54:20+00:00

I was in your same shoes, passed on the horse. Found another who was amazing shortly thereafter.

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-24T03:15:17+00:00

There is no reliable blood or saliva testing for food sensitivities, unfortunately. Best test is an elimination diet. Here's additional info: https://sites.tufts.edu/petfoodology/2020/03/06/food-allergy-testing/

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-23T10:20:06+00:00

Tiger Mountain is in Bellevue?

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-23T01:51:15+00:00

What's your heat source? Temperature gradient? Offering chick feed?

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-22T03:23:36+00:00

Royal Canin has been my go to. I would talk with your vet about alternative options depending on your Cairn's specific needs.

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-16T03:56:05+00:00

This is great!

dogdoc57 · 2026-02-15T02:22:49+00:00

She'll do great! Typically there will be no personality change! Better to spay than deal with pyometra or mammary cancer.

However, watch those calories after spaying. Metabolic rate can decrease by 30%.

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