Dogs

If your dog is diagnosed with Lyme disease, don't worry: it's treatable. Doxycycline is commonly prescribed as a safe anti-biotic for Lyme disease.

Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed in pets. An infection spread by ticks, Lyme disease can be prevented by medication, grooming, and vaccination.

Fleas are hardy and can transmit tapeworms and bacteria causing the bubonic plague. Let Dr. Ruth MacPete tell you what else they can do.

Indolent ulcers or Boxer ulcers are, as you might expect, very common in the Boxer breed. Learn why these ulcers are called "lazy."

All those skin folds are sure adorable, but learn how a ruffled dog is at risk of serious skin problems and what you can do.

What's that smell? Dr. Ruth MacPete admits that sometimes, pets just don't smell that great. Read on for some great tips to keep your pet smelling fresh and clean. For more from Dr. MacPete, find her on Facebook or at www.drruthpetvet.com!

Heat stroke, pad abrasions and soreness are just some of the risks of over-exerting your dog. Learn where the line is.

Back in 1964, Dr. Niels Bolwig, a pioneer in behavioral biology, described the facial expressions of dogs and their corresponding emotions.