Ask the Vet by Dr. Judith Herman

Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH
Animal Wellness Center
Augusta Maine
officeawc@roadrunner.com
www.mainehomeopathicvet.com
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Are Probiotics Beneficial for My Dog
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Mar 01Q. Does my dog need probiotics? I hear a lot of talk about probiotics for people and dogs, but I don't understand if my dog needs them. A. Over ...
Yeast Infections
Dec 10Q. My dog was diagnosed with a yeast infection in his skin. I don't feed him any yeast, so why does he have it? A. Yeast infections are really ...
Snuffle Mats!
Nov 01Q. I have a really active pup that needs tons of exercise. If he doesn't get his long walks, he is into everything. I am worried about this winter ...
Detection Dogs For COVID-19
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Sep 01Q. Did I hear right? Dogs are being trained to detect the COVID-19 virus? A. Yes, you heard right. Dogs have an amazing nose. They have 300 ...
Holistic Approach to Allergies
Jul 01Q. The snow goes away and my dog starts scratching. Besides going to my veterinarian for drugs is there anything I can do at home? A. Allergies ...
Skunk Toxicity
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Apr 01Q. My sister's dog got skunked the other day. He ended up in the hospital for a few days and was very sick. I didn't know a dog could get that ...
February is National Dental Month
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Feb 01Q. How do I know if my dog has mouth pain? A. Not all mouth and tooth pain are created equal. Sometimes there is a swelling below the eye, which ...
How to keep my dog fit in winter?
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Nov 13Q. Last winter my dog gained a lot of weight. By spring, he had trouble walking and panted a lot. How can I prevent this from happening again this ...
Is There an Epidemic of ACL's?
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Oct 01Q. My lab has been off and on lame in his right hind leg. At first, they thought he had Lyme, but the test was negative. Now they feel he injured ...
My dog is Shedding!
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Aug 01Q. I have never seen my dog shed like this before. Is he sick? A. This year seems to be a banner year for shedding. Shedding is a normal process ...
COVID-19 Update
May 01Q. With so much bogus information on social media, I don't know what to believe. I just heard animals can get CoVid-19. Do I have to worry about ...
To Neuter or Not
By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Mar 01Q. 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, ...