Our Expert: Dr. Donna Spector
Pet Vision vs. People Vision: Who Sees More?
By Dr. Donna Spector | March 21, 2013Do you ever wonder how much your pet sees, or if they see the same things with the same detail that you do? Although it seems like a relatively simple question, the answer is quite complex. When…View Full Post ›
Canine Obesity: Help Your Dog Lose Weight
By Dr. Donna Spector | December 3, 2012U.S. dogs are fatter than ever. In fact, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) estimates that 53 percent of U.S. dogs are overweight or obese. Obese dogs are more likely to…View Full Post ›
Feline Obesity: How to Help Your Cat Slim Down
By Dr. Donna Spector | November 17, 2012According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), approximately 55 percent – 47 million — of U.S. cats are overweight or obese. APOP reports that most cat owners do not seem…View Full Post ›
What You Need to Know About Managing Your Dog's Arthritis Pain
By Dr. Donna Spector | September 25, 2012Osteoarthritis is a common disorder in dogs that involves the thinning of joint cartilage (the protective cushioning between the bones), the buildup of fluid within the joint, and the formation…View Full Post ›
What You Need to Know About Collapsing Tracheas in Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector | September 20, 2012The trachea is a fairly rigid tube (also known as the windpipe) that stretches from a dog's neck to his chest and brings air into the lungs. The structure is made up of cartilage rings,…View Full Post ›
What You Need to Know About Spay Incontinence in Female Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector | August 29, 2012Is your female dog suddenly dribbling urine in her sleep or even while she's climbing stairs? If so, she may be suffering from urinary incontinence, which commonly affects middle-aged and older…View Full Post ›
What You Need to Know About Asthma in Cats
By Dr. Donna Spector | August 1, 2012Lance is a 5-year-old, neutered male cat who suffers from chronic coughing. Over the course of several months, his veterinarian prescribed antibiotics and antihistamines, but his cough did not…View Full Post ›
What You Need to Know About Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs
By Dr. Donna Spector | July 16, 2012Abby is a 4-year-old, spayed Labrador Retriever who suffers from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). For six months, she had to urinate frequently, and she gave off an…View Full Post ›
What You Need to Know About High Blood Pressure in Pets
By Dr. Donna Spector | July 2, 2012High blood pressure is an extremely important concern in human medicine. But what about our pets? They don’t live the same high-stress lifestyle that most humans do — and…View Full Post ›
