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.
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
If you're not familiar with the condition, Cushing's Disease, also known as Cushing's Syndrome in dogs, results from excessive production of cortisol in their body.
Cushing's disease...
Swimmer Puppy Syndrome: How to Help Your Dog
Swimmer puppy syndrome – also known as swimmers syndrome in dogs, swimming-puppy syndrome, twisted legs, turtle pup, and flat-puppy syndrome – is a very...
Pancreatitis in Dogs: Symptoms, At-Home and Veterinary Treatments, Prevention
The pancreas is an organ located in the abdominal cavity responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin production.
A well-known condition, pancreatitis, refers to pancreatic...
8 Causes of Bloody Diarrhea in Dogs
When your dog has bloody diarrhea, it can be scary knowing that this could be the symptom of a life-threatening condition.
But, in many cases...
How You Should Feed Dogs With Arthritis
Dealing with arthritis in dogs will require care and effort on the owner's part, and it's a painful process for the dog to go...
Tea Tree Oil for Dogs: Benefits and Uses Backed by Science
More natural treatments are becoming recognized by the scientific community for their health benefits.
Tea tree oil is still often seen as a trend or...
The Benefits of Hydrotherapy and Underwater Treadmills for Dogs
Hydrotherapy for dogs is becoming more common in the pet industry.
Its rise in popularity in the industry is because of its success in human...
12 Ways to Prevent and Treat Dog’s Anal Gland Problems
Dog anal glands problems are fairly common, appearing in about 2 - 12% of cases with dogs (1, 2, 3).
This article explains what they...
11 Dog Stomach Problems (Gastrointestinal and Digestive): Causes and Treatment
Gastrointestinal and stomach problems in dogs are common.
They can be mild and barely noticeable or extremely serious and life-threatening.
Most dog owners will have to...
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...
Bladder Stones in Dogs: Home Remedies and Veterinary Treatments
Bladder stones (urolithiasis) are clumps of mineral crystals that form in the urine.
They can occur for several reasons, including genetics, diet, environment, and long-term...
Vet’s Tips on How to Raise a Healthy Pit Bull Puppy
Whether you’re adopting or purchasing a new Pit bull, do the research. Many reputable breeders pride themselves on breeding puppies with excellent health and temperaments.
But the...
