Dogs

Fun-loving and happy, the pug loves to spend time around people, especially indoors. The pug is prone to breathing problems because of his flat face.

Background

The English Springer Spaniel is closely related to the Cocker Spaniel. So close in fact that they were once part of the same litter. Both were born and bred for hunting. Cocker Spaniels were the smallest of the litter and were used to hunt woodcock. The larger, Springer Spaniels, were used to chase game bird from the brush. The name “Springer” stems from the way they “spring” out of the brush.

Read this before you go anywhere with your pet.

As an emergency critical care veterinary specialist, I spend most of my time working in the ICU and ER. Unfortunately, in the ER, I see a huge spike in trauma to dogs and cats during the summer…particularly on days with nice, sunny warm weather.

Background

Pets are expert illness hiders. Only your veterinarian has the tools to know for sure.