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Led by board-certified veterinary surgeon Dr. Henri Bianucci, with over 25 years of clinical experience, our blog is your trusted resource for expert-driven dog health guidance. From advanced specialty care to everyday wellness tips, we offer progressive, practical advice to help your dog thrive—at every stage of life.

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Sample of tissue from lump on dog's chest can reveal ans...

A lump on your dog’s chest is most often a benign fatty tumor (lipoma), which typically poses no threat. Other...

Prepare your dogs for safe fun in the water this summer

South Carolina summers mean water fun—but safety comes first, especially for our dogs. Not all breeds are natural swimmers, and...

Inappropriate urination by cats sign of medical or behaviora...

Cat urine on your treadmill at 5:30 a.m. is a brutal way to start the day—but it’s a common and...

Proper training, diligence can minimize danger of aggressive...

Bella’s aggression is serious—and with a baby in the house, the stakes are incredibly high. While training and management can...

Dietary fiber helps improve pets' digestive health

Chronic diarrhea in dogs often requires a step-by-step approach to diagnose and treat, especially when initial therapies have failed. Clues...

Tracking down the causes of weight loss in pets

Weight loss in pets can be caused by not eating enough, poor absorption, or burning more calories than consumed. Sometimes...

Boating with your dog is fun, but keeping them safe is your ...

Boating with dogs can bring unforgettable joy — and, if precautions aren’t taken, unforgettable tragedy. In a sobering trio of...

Even when outcome of pet surgery is a 'coin toss,' e...

At first glance, Puddles the Rottweiler puppy was perfect — sweet, beautiful, full of love. But behind her happy demeanor...

Vet learns lesson to follow convictions, knowledge

Dr. Henri Bianucci recounts a formative and humbling early-career case involving Artie, a spirited Dachshund who was hit by a...