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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.

Short-, long-term benefits must be considered before pet'...

A Labrador named Mac was diagnosed with elbow dysplasia, a developmental joint issue, and arthroscopic surgery was recommended to remove...

Veterinary surgery symposium a stage for the latest medical ...

Dr. Henri Bianucci reflects on the American College of Veterinary Surgeons symposium, where thousands of top professionals gather annually to...

Rodent poisons not worth the risk to pets

Sara, a normally healthy Boykin spaniel, was rushed to the emergency clinic with seizures, extreme fever, and muscle spasms—symptoms later...

Kidney stones in cats now can be solved with new procedure

Cats originated from the Near Eastern Wildcat and began cohabiting with humans around 10,000 years ago due to mutual benefits,...

Vaccine getting near for a type of bone cancer in animals

Veterinarian Henri Bianucci reflects on how breed, age, and symptoms can often predict a diagnosis, but a routine case with...

10 skills to help your dog be happy and social

Veterinarian Perry Jameson reflects on how his sister's well-trained dogs make holiday visits enjoyable and stress-free, contrasting this with many...

End-of-life decisions are never easy for pet parents

When Henri Bianucci moved to Wadmalaw Island, it wasn’t long before stray and abandoned animals found their way into his...

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...

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

A new mother living with two pit bull-type dogs is deeply concerned after one, Bella, showed escalating aggression—first toward a...