The Canine Prostate: Function and Dysfunction

Prince, a 7 year-old unneutered German Shepherd, was not feeling his best. He’d been having trouble urinating more than small amounts at a time for a couple of days. He’d had an accident in the house, which was very unlike him. And sometimes he leaked a little urine while lying down. On physical exam, Prince’s … Read moreThe Canine Prostate: Function and Dysfunction

Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies – When Good Dogs Eat Bad Things

Rubber bands. Towels. Corn cobs. A toy superhero. Gorilla glue. Pacifiers. A pair of sandals.I could go on and on about the items we have removed from the stomach or intestines of dogs (and cats) during surgery here at CHAI. Let’s discuss how we approach these cases.Many dogs, and some cats, have the bad habit … Read moreGastrointestinal Foreign Bodies – When Good Dogs Eat Bad Things