Vince’s dog, Casey, a 9-year-old German Shepherd mix, is one of the great loves of his life. A year ago, Vince had taken Casey to see Dr. Laura Weis at Doylestown Veterinary Hospital due to health concerns surrounding a mass on her chest. When aspiration proved...
Did you know the ditty “My Dog Has Fleas” is frequently used by ukulele players to tune their instruments? It’s true. Each word, when sung, corresponds to a different note on the uke. It’s an interesting bit of trivia that, unfortunately, won’t help you at all when...
“Dogs get diarrhea all of the time,” says Dr. Laura Weis, DVM, of Doylestown Veterinary Hospital. Frequently, it is not a cause for huge alarm – although it is extremely unpleasant for everyone involved. Dr. Weis knows from experience – and not just because of the...
Doylestown Veterinary Hospital & Holistic Pet Care’s Dr. David MacDonald, DVM, CVA, CVSMT, is a big believer in the power of a balanced microbiome. He witnessed the incredible impact it can have in his own home. Dr. MacDonald is the proud pet parent of two dogs –...
“Dysbiosis” is a serious-sounding word for an imbalance of bacteria in our pets’ gastrointestinal tracts. Frequently the result of illness, aging, the use of certain pharmaceuticals, or the ingestion of toxins – this microbial mix-up is often to blame for various...
