Dr. Peter Dobias DVM

Index Introduction Part 1: Understanding Cushing’s Disease Adrenal Gland Function Adrenal Hormones Primary Cause Types of Cushing’s Disease Symptoms Part 2: Diagnosing Cushing’s Disease Establishing a Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis A Test to Rule Out Cushing’s Disease Adrenal Gland Tests and Interpretation Distinguishing Between Cushing’s Disease and an Adrenal Tumour  Part 3: Treatment of Cushing’s Disease […]

Innovative Approaches to Canine Mobility and Injury Prevention: Insights from Veterinary Rehabilitation  Veterinary rehabilitation combines early detection, weight management, structured exercise, and innovative therapies like laser and tuning forks to prevent injuries and promote lifelong mobility in dogs. With the right knowledge and commitment, dog owners can play a pivotal role in ensuring their pets

Health and Longevity Course for Dogs             Chapter 16  Anal Gland Problems in Dogs: How to Keep Your Dog’s Anal Glands Healthy  If you have noticed that your dog’s anal glands smell, the anus is swollen and your dog is incessantly licking it’s anal area, this may be related to

The Most Current Update on Healthier Alternatives for Your Dog’s Healthy Life and Longevity Why Rethink Traditional Spay & Neuter? For decades, early spaying and neutering have been considered essential for responsible dog ownership. However, growing research shows that removing your dog’s reproductive organs and the hormones they produce can have significant long-term health and

Discover How to Enhance Your Dog’s Diet and Avoid Toxic Fruits INDEX 1. Introduction 2. Click on an item in the list below to jump to a specific fruit:  Apples, Apricots, Avocado, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Clementines, Coconut, Cranberries, Currants, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Grapefruit, Kiwis, Kumquats, Mangos, Nectarines, Oranges, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapple, Plums,

1. INTRODUCTION 2. HOW TO RECOGNIZE A STROKE FROM VESTIBULAR SYNDROME 2.1 Vestibular Syndrome Symptoms 2.2 Stroke Symptoms in Dogs 3. THE ESSENTIALS OF UNDERSTANDING VESTIBULAR SYNDROME 3.1 Anatomy of the vestibulum 3.2 What causes vestibular syndrome? 4. WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR DOG HAS VESTIBULAR SYNDROME OR A STROKE? 4.1 Stay calm and try not

What if a simple root could help you and your dog move easier, feel better, and live healthier? Ginger is a good example of how a relatively common root can be a powerful medicine. It has been trusted for generations, and new research confirms its exceptionally powerful properties. Used for centuries in traditional medicine, Ginger

If you’ve ever watched your dog pause, struggling to “do their business,” you’re not alone. As someone who has spent over three decades caring for dogs, both in the clinic and at home, I’ve learned that even the happiest pups (and people 😉 can find themselves a bit “stuck” from time to time. Constipation may

Politics has a tendency to divide people, but dogs bring us together. With that in mind, I want to reaffirm something important: Our community is for all dog lovers and our wonderful dogs. I love that our dogs don’t care about politics. They care if we take them for walks. They care if we feed

Do you ever wonder what your dog would say if they could talk?   I bet they’d say something like, “Thanks for the belly rubs, the treats, and for always trying to figure out what’s best for me—even if I don’t always make it easy!” or would it be “Can you please worry less, and enjoy