By Rachele Baker, DVM – Approximately 25% of dogs are diagnosed with arthritis in their lifetimes. Arthritis in dogs is a slowly progressive disease that affects joint cartilage, bones, and the surrounding muscle tissue. Joint...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – On July 12, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notification about their investigation into reports of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain dog foods containing peas, lentils,...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – As a veterinarian, I examine a lot of dogs’ and cats’ mouths, and I can tell you that there are a lot of dogs and cats that have severe tartar...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am delighted to share with you the following excerpt from Chapter 1 of my recently released book Dog Health Care: 7 Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthy. Praise...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Approximately 25% of dogs are diagnosed with arthritis in their lifetimes. Arthritis in dogs is a slowly progressive disease that affects joint cartilage, bones, and the surrounding muscle tissue. Joint...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – On July 12, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notification about their investigation into reports of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain dog foods containing peas, lentils,...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – As a veterinarian, I examine a lot of dogs’ and cats’ mouths, and I can tell you that there are a lot of dogs and cats that have severe tartar...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – I am delighted to share with you the following excerpt from Chapter 1 of my recently released book Dog Health Care: 7 Simple Ways To Keep Your Dog Healthy. Praise...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Do you dread taking your cat to the veterinarian? Does your cat disappear as soon as you get his or her carrier out? Regular veterinary examinations are very important to...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Both dogs and cats can suffer fear or anxiety due to stressors such as thunderstorms, fireworks, moving to a new home, boarding, or a trip to the veterinary hospital or...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – I have a golden retriever named Savanna that has atopy (allergies to environmental allergens). Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease seen in both humans and dogs that is characterized by...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Most dogs (and their owners) benefit greatly from regular aerobic exercise. Exercise helps to keep dogs healthy and in shape. There are many fun exercise options for your dog. Some...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – Walking with your dog on a regular basis is a great way to provide your dog with the aerobic exercise that he or she needs to be healthy. If your...
By Rachele Baker, DVM – It is estimated that approximately 54% of dogs in the United States are either overweight or obese. Although certain breeds of dogs are predisposed to weight problems (including Labrador retrievers,...
