Ask the Vet by Dr. Judith Herman

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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 ...
  
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  Loss of Fur

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Feb 01
  Q. My dog is losing fur. Like lots! What could be going on? A. There are several reasons for a dog to lose fur. Some causes are normal seasonal ...
  
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  Coughing Dogs

  Nov 30
  Q. A week ago my neighbor brought over her new dog to play with my Barney. They had a great time, but now Barney is coughing and making choking ...
  
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  Finding the right dog

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Oct 01
  Q. I am ready to get a dog but not sure how to go about it. I want to do it right. Any suggestions? A. Buying a pup is at least a decade ...
  
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  SUGAR!

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Aug 01
  Q. My friend warned me about frozen dog treats because they are loaded with sugar. Is this true? A. Just like our processed food we need to read ...
  
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  Is that Ringworm?

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Jun 01
  Q. My dog has these rings all over and some are raised. Is it ringworm? Can I catch it? A. Every spring, we celebrate the coming of the long ...
  
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  Laser Therapy

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Apr 01
  Laser Therapy Q. I do agility with my dog. Lately, I have been hearing a lot about laser therapy from my agility friends. What is it, is it safe, ...
  

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  Gallbladder Problems

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Feb 15
  Q. My dog was just diagnosed with a gallbladder problem. How did he get that? A. Gallbladder disease is less common in our furry friends than in ...
  
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  Rat Poison

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Dec 06
  Q. My house is inundated with mice, and they are driving my terrier crazy. I resorted to a poison. Now I am worried Jack will get into it. What ...
  
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  What to do in an Emergency

  Nov 01
  Q. I don't live near an animal emergency clinic. What should I do in an emergency? A. Being in a rural state and not all veterinary hospitals ...
  
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  Epilepsy

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Sep 01
  Q. My two year old poodle, Sophie, had a seizure this week. The veterinarian said it was epilepsy. Can you tell me what epilepsy is? A. Epilepsy ...
  
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  Ticks! Ticks! Ticks! They are Everywhere!

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Jul 01
  Q. I just walked down my road and I found 50 ticks on my dog! What is going on? A. Unfortunately, this is a bumper year for ticks. Though our ...
  
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  What are those dangly things on my dog?

  By Dr. Judith Herman - May 01
  Q. My dog has these pieces of skin that are dangling. They don't bother him, but they look gross. Should I be concerned? A. These growths may be ...