Ask the Vet by Dr. Judith Herman

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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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  The Value of Honey

  Feb 01
  Q. I take honey all the time for so many maladies. Can I give it to my dog? Will it work? A. Honey has been used for centuries. It has been used ...
  
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  Apple Cider Vinegar

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Dec 01
  Q. I take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar every day. Should my dog be getting it too? A. Vinegar has been used for thousands of years for a ...
  
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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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  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 ...
  
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  Essential Oils and Dogs

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Feb 12
  Q. I use essential oils all the time for me. Can I use them on my dog? A. Very good question! Essential oils are very popular right now. Everywhere...
  
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  Does My Dog Have Dementia?

  By Dr. Judith Herman - Jan 01
  Q. My old dog, Buster, is acting strangely. He will go outside but then comes back in and pees! My friends think he has dementia. He seems okay ...
  
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  Ask the Vet

  By Dr, Judith Herman, ... - Oct 27
  Q. My dog and I are very active. Everyone is giving me advice on what sport Jake and I should do. My last lab and I use to run road races together ...