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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  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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  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 ...
  
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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 ...
  
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  Is my dog stressed?

  Mar 01
  Q. My little FiFi yawns whenever I go to the dog park. I thought it was pretty cute, but my friend said my dog is stressed. Is that true? A. Dogs ...