Dana Brown, DVM
Dana is a qualified veterinarian with background in animal care and training sciences and an avid writer on the topics of dog health. Her range of expertise is wide but her primary focus in on animal nutrition and specifically dog foods.
DCM in Dogs: Signs, Prognosis, Survival Times and Treatments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs, or DCM, is one type of heart diseases that affects a dog’s heart muscle. The heart muscle becomes weak and...
Brain Tumor in Dogs: Prognosis, Survival, and Treatment
Brain tumors are one of many types of tumors that can affect dogs, except it's also one of the most dangerous. Generally, a brain...
How to Prevent a Dog Heart Attack
It may come as a surprise to some, but dogs can suffer from heart attacks similar to humans. A dog heart attack can cause...
Heart Murmurs in Dogs: A Brief Guide
Dogs are subject to many heart complications and conditions, and heart murmurs are just one of them. All dogs may suffer from this condition,...
6 Ways to Prevent and Treat Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Dog Bloat)
We all know that feeling after finishing a big holiday meal. You feel stuffed, and you probably regret eating that last piece of food....
The Guide on Pain Management for Dogs
There are few things as frustrating for a dog owner as knowing their dog is in pain and not being able to do anything...
Ear Mites in Dogs: Symptoms, Natural and Veterinary Treatments, Prevention
Ear mites are itchy little buggers. Highly contagious, and highly common; if you own a dog, you will almost definitely have to deal with...
Tetanus in Dogs: What It Is, How to Deal With and...
The mere thought of your dog contracting tetanus can be a scary thing, especially if you are unfamiliar with the condition, but have heard...
Do Dogs Have Blood Types? (And Other Related Facts)
Yes - much like the humans, dogs have different blood types. In fact, dogs have even more blood types than humans do. Knowing a...
Warts on Dogs: The Complete Guide
Finding a lump or bump on your dog is concerning, to say the least, but not all lumps and bumps are created equal. This...
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
If you're not familiar with the condition, the Cushing's Disease in dogs affects the endocrine system of the animal. This condition is most prevalent in...
A Science-based Guide to Home Cooked Dog Food Recipes
Covering the subject of homemade dog food recipes is a big part of Top Dog Tips. Today, though, we’re breaking out the lab coats...
