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7 Reasons Why Your Dog is Pressing Its Head Against the Wall
Maybe you have an affectionate pup that shows you love by pressing its head against yours while you smother it with smooches, and that’s cute as heck. But if your dog is pressing its head against the wall, it’s showing you something is wrong. What is Dog Head Pressing? Dog head pressing is the obsessive…
Two Babies, Two Surgeries, and Two Promises from Dr. Wong
January 4th is a big day for me. It’s the day I became a daddy. I remember a ton about that day. Most of you know I can barely remember yesterday, but I remember that day pretty vividly. Around 5am, Myri-Ann woke me up, “Mike, it’s time to go to the hospital.” I’m relatively cool…
Phantom Scratching: Why Your Dog Is Constantly Scratching
There are many reasons why your poor pup could be itchy and scratchy. But is your dog constantly scratching, seemingly without cause and often without even making contact? This is called phantom scratching, but it’s no figment of Fido’s imagination. Phantom scratching is real, and it can be a real nightmare. A Neurologic Reason Why…
4 Reasons for Sudden Behavior Changes in Dogs
Your dog can’t tell you what’s wrong, but you know when something isn’t right with your “soul mutt.” You don’t need spoken words or a dog whisperer. You just know. But what is causing your dog’s change in behavior? Dog behavior changes with age, but it is a gradual process. For example, a 2 year…
What Toxins Can Cause Seizures in Dogs?
Is there anything more agonizing than witnessing your dog having a seizure? The overwhelming sense of helplessness you experience may weigh heavily on your heart, but the best thing you can do is keep yourself calm and your pup safe while you wait for it to end. Though it can seem like an eternity, most…
Happy New Year!
These three little words we shout at each other each year have never been more welcomed. For some, 2020 was catastrophic, while for others, it was an opportunity to reboot. But many more hung out somewhere in the middle, holding on by a thread. The only certainty we could count on was a new…
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs: Everything you need to know
It’s ruff to watch someone we love suffer – especially when that someone can’t tell us what’s wrong. So it’s our job as pet parents to look for clues. Is your dog holding its head low or yelping when touched? Walking wobbly or dragging its limbs? Your poor pup might have back pain… and may…
What Triggers Seizures in Dogs?
A seizure is one of the most common neurological conditions a dog can experience. It is defined as an abnormal and unusually strong burst of electrical activity occurring within the brain. A seizure itself is not any kind of disease, but a symptom of a disease. Types of Seizures in Dogs There are two types…
Types of Neurological Disorders in Dogs and Cats
Just like in humans, dogs and cats get neurological conditions. The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Certain neurological conditions can affect any part of the nervous system, while others only happen in certain parts of the nervous system. The general types of disorders that can affect the…
Are Neurological Disorders in Dogs Treatable?
Ultimately, most pet owners ask me one simple question when their pet is having a neurological problem: Can You Fix My Pet? Neurological disorders in dogs and cats can be very scary to the pet and to the pet family. The nervous system is the part of the body responsible for things like walking, coordination,…