Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family.

If your dog is prone to a digestive disorder that surfaces suddenly and can kill quickly, there's good news: Veterinarians are increasingly recommending a preventative procedure for this ...

University of Illinois veterinary students examine a Great Dane. University of Illinois veterinary students examine a Great Dane. Do you own a gentle giant … a Great Dane, Doberman pinscher, ...

Gastric dilation and volvulus, commonly shortened to GDV or “bloat,” is a life-threatening condition in dogs that occurs when the stomach twists or rotates. This rotation can restrict blood flow to ...