Dr. Peter Dobias DVM

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

My sweet friend, dear Pax, I last wrote a letter to my dog nearly eight years ago. I was on a plane, flying to say goodbye to your “brother” Skai, my first dog. At the time, I thought I could never feel the same connection with another dog. It took two years before we dared

1. Introduction 2. Types of ticks and tick-borne diseases 3. What is Lyme disease? 4. What are the main symptoms of Lyme disease? 5. Why is Lyme disease more common now? 6. Is your area affected by Lyme disease? 7. Where do ticks most frequently attach? 8. How long do ticks live? 9. How often

How good health can fend off pesky fleas Conventional flea products are known for serious side effects, such as seizures. Sadly, with almost every chemically-based product, there are reports of fatalities. This is one reason why so many dog lovers look for safer natural alternatives and why I often get the question: “Can feeding a

Is quercetin the secret ingredient missing from your dog’s wellness routine? Known as “nature’s antihistamine,” this powerful plant pigment offers an array of impressive health benefits—from allergy relief and anti-inflammatory effects to immune support and potential anticancer properties. In this ultimate guide, we unpack the science behind quercetin, belonging to the “Vitamin P” group of

  At the heart of everything we do is a simple mission: We love helping you and your dog FEEL BETTER, LOOK BETTER and MOVE BETTER for many summers to come. I am thrilled that there seems to be a clear shift away from pharmaceuticals and processed food towards healthier and safer methods of restoring