Ask the Vet by Dr. Judith Herman

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  Baby It's Hot Outside

  Aug 01
  Q. It is brutally hot this year. I know about not keeping my dog in the car when it is hot, but what else do I need to know? A. This year the heat ...
  
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  Is that Ringworm?

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - 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-await...
  
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  First Aid for your Pup

  Apr 01
  Q. My dog and I were hiking, and he tore his toenail off. I had no idea what to do. I would like to be prepared next time. Can you give me some ...
  
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  February is National Dental Month

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Feb 01
  Q. 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 ...
  
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  How to keep my dog fit in winter?

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Nov 13
  Q. 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 ...
  
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  Is There an Epidemic of ACL's?

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Oct 01
  Q. 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 ...
  
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  My dog is Shedding!

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Aug 01
  Q. 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 ...
  

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  Safe Travels

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Jul 01
  Q. I just followed a truck with a dog loose in the back. He almost fell out when the driver made a turn. Is this legal? A. Under the statute of ...
  
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  Ticks, Ticks, and more Ticks

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - May 01
  Q. I hate ticks! They have ruined my fun outside with my dog. What good are they? A. Yes, ticks are nasty little things, and they bring much fear ...
  
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  Are Probiotics Beneficial for My Dog

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Mar 01
  Q. 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 ...
  
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  Yeast Infections

  Dec 10
  Q. 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 ...
  
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  Snuffle Mats!

  Nov 01
  Q. 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 ...
  
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  Detection Dogs For COVID-19

  By Judith K. Herman DVM, CVH - Sep 01
  Q. 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 ...