Ask the Vet by Dr. Judith Herman

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  COVID-19 Will My Dog Get It?

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Mar 10
  Q. My cousin lives in Seattle and she is telling me my dog can get COVID-19 and pass it on to me, and I shouldn't touch her. Is that true!? I ...
  
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  February is Veterinary Dental Month

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Feb 01
  Q. I have a small dog I adopted from the shelter. Her teeth are horrible. What are my options? A. Any dog can have bad teeth. Certain breeds have ...
  
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  Licking Feet

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Dec 01
  Q. It seems my dog constantly licks her feet. Why would she do this? A. There are several reasons your dog may be licking her paws. The range of ...
  
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  Halloween Costumes

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Oct 01
  Q. I am dressing up my Labradoodle for Halloween. Is there anything I should be aware of when I make his costume? He is very rambunctious. A. It ...
  
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  Heartworm update

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Aug 01
  Q. Can you tell me about heartworm disease? My little dog is mostly indoors, so how would my dog get it? A. Heartworm disease use to be rare in ...
  
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  Poisonous Plants in the Garden

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - May 31
  Q. On Mother's Day, I received a lovely bouquet from my children. My cat knocked it over and Bosco grabbed the flowers and ran around the house. ...
  

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  To Neuter or Not

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Mar 01
  Q. I just got a puppy. I want to do the best by her, but I am confused about spaying her. The breeder wants me to wait until she is over a year, ...
  
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  CBD Oil

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Dec 12
  Q. Growing old is tough on my old dog, Buddy. My friends have suggested I give him CBD oil. How safe is it and will it help? A. There is a lot of ...
  
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  Can my dog get EEE

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Nov 01
  Q. I was in Massachusetts recently and there was an announcement over the highway from the CDC about EEE. What is it, and can my dog get it? A. ...
  
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  Algae Blooms in Maine

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Sep 01
  Q. I heard a lot this summer about algae blooms being toxic to dogs. Now that it is September, do I still need to worry about my dog going ...
  
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  Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Jul 01
  Q. My dog loves eating grass. It is worse in the spring. I was told he has an upset stomach, but he isn't showing any signs of stomach trouble. ...
  
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  Xylitol

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Apr 01
  Q. I have been told xylitol is toxic to dogs. Can you tell me about it? A. Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance, which is a sugar alcohol ...