Kelly Pebworth
Kelly works as a veterinary technician in Austin, TX as well as regular animal rescue volunteer. She's been an animal lover and dog owner since childhood, and has worked in different dog related fields over the last twenty years. Currently she lives with three dogs and a cat.
Glaucoma in Dogs: Causes, Signs, Treatment
Glaucoma in dogs is an eye disease characterized by damage to the optic nerve and peripheral vision loss which is caused by the increased...
Stomach Ulcer in Dogs: Causes and Treatments
The acids, proteolytic enzymes, and pepsin from the dog’s gastric lumen maintain the pH acidity level, which value is usually about 2. Any disturbance...
10 Ways to Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs
Unlike humans, Lyme disease in dogs is a less common scenario after being bitten by an infected by a tick. Instead, dogs will often...
4 Heart Problems in Dogs: Signs, Causes and Treatments
Dogs can suffer from a variety of heart problems. Some breeds were shown to be more at risk of heart related diseases. For example,...
Why Is My Puppy Vomiting: Causes and Treatments
Even if you're experienced with puppies, there are always new concerns because every puppy is different. One of the more common questions new dog...
10 Most Common Dog Digestive Problems
Dog digestive problems are one of the most common ailments. A "digestive disorder" or disease is anything that occurs in a dog’s stomach and/or...
5 Bladder Problems in Dogs: Signs and Treatment
Is your dog having accidents in the house even though they are properly housebroken? Does the dog have to urinate more often than usual?...
How to Feed Dogs with Sensitive Skin
Dogs with sensitive skin are very common. Causes for this condition are numerous, and it often results in skin irritation and excessive itching. Dealing...
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in Dogs
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis isn’t something that the average dog owner has to deal with in their dog’s lifetime. When it does occur, however, it comes...
10 Signs of Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes in dogs is similar to what humans experience. With Type I Diabetes, your dog’s body isn’t producing insulin, the hormone responsible for converting...
Spleen Tumor in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment
Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) of the dog's spleen is a highly metastatic cancer that affects pets of any age. Even though it is most commonly seen...
Vitamin Deficiencies in Dogs: Causes and Treatments
Vitamin deficiencies in dogs are actually pretty common than most people think.
Sometimes, a dog's underlying health condition is the result of nutrient absorption in...
