Ask the Vet by Dr. Judith Herman

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  Assistance Dog Versus Service Dog

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Oct 01
  Q. I have an emotional assistance dog. When I went into a restaurant the other day, I was asked to leave my dog outside! I left and ate somewhere ...
  
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  Ear Infections

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Aug 01
  Ear Infections. Ugh! Q. My lab, Jake, is shaking his head and his ears smell. My veterinarian said he has a yeast infection. How did he get this ...
  
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  Ask the Vet - Leptospirosis

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Jun 01
  Q. I went to the veterinarian today for my dog’s annual check up. They wanted him to have a Lepto shot. What is that? Does Buster need it? A. ...
  
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  Staining Tears Running Down the Face

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Mar 31
  Q. My beagle has rusty colored streaks down his face from his eyes. I thought this was normal until I saw another beagle who didn’t have it. What ...
  

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  September 28th is International Rabies Day

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Sep 01
  Q. Reading about all these attacks by rabid animals scares me. Should I be vaccinating my dog more that every 3 years? A. Last dog in Maine with ...
  
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  Cone of Shame

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Jul 01
  Q. My dog is going in to be neutered, and it was suggested that I buy an E- Collar. Can you tell me what that is and why I need it? A. After a dog ...
  
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  How to recognize lungworm in your dog

  May 01
  Q. My dog is coughing. He has had tons of tests. Antibiotics and steroids have not helped. What else could be going on? A. Coughing in dogs can be ...