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Empowering, Practical, and Progressive Health Advice—For the Life of Your Dog

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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Specialist Vets, Specialest Pets.

Pets in animal shelters deserve a home and family

Dr. Henri Bianucci reflects on the unsung heroes working in animal shelters—people driven by compassion rather than compensation. While national...

Abdominal obstructions can be life-threatening in pets

Dr. Henri Bianucci shares how abdominal surgery often revolves around restoring the body’s natural flow—especially when that flow is disrupted...

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...

Treating sick pets a balance of what's best for patient ...

Jake, a playful 6-month-old Labrador retriever, suddenly became lethargic and began vomiting—alarming signs for his normally high-energy self. Initial tests...

Focus on the Good Samaritans who help animals in need

Meet Steve, a 7-month-old terrier mix with a sweet disposition and a resilient spirit. Found in a Georgetown ditch with...

Tale of a bulldog's smelly tail has a happy ending

Ruby, a rare athletic and healthy English bulldog, was facing a heartbreaking issue—not life-threatening, but socially devastating: she stank. The...

Veterinary surgeons and internists have same goals, differen...

In their latest column, Dr. Henri Bianucci (surgeon) and Dr. Perry Jameson (internist) explore the contrasting yet complementary psychological realities...

Get dogs treated immediately after a poisonous snake bite

Snake bites in dogs are a common and serious emergency in South Carolina, home to every venomous snake species in...

Contemplating difference between pet lovers, animal lovers

Dr. Henri Bianucci reflects on a poignant case where a beloved school chicken received life-saving surgery after being injured during...