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Hypoglycemia By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a relatively common problem in young puppies. Other...

HGE, CanineHemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) By Dr. Karen BurgessYour pet and HGE….. Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis is a potentially fatal disease that...

Diarrhea, Canine & FelineDiarrhea in Dogs and Cats By Dr. Karen BurgessDiarrhea, including loose stools, increased frequency of stools, or a watery...

Constipation By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is constipation? Constipated animals experience infrequent or difficult defecation with stools being unusually...

Colitis, CanineLarge Bowel Diarrhea (Colitis) By Dr. Karen BurgessYour pet has clinical signs of large-bowel (colon) disease. Signs typically...

Canine Influenza – UpdateUpdate- Dr. Burgess on Canine Influenza In the Crystal Lake, Algonquin and Lake in the Hills areaThis week new information...

Canine Influenza By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is Canine Influenza? Canine Influenza is a virus that primarily affects a dog’s respiratory system causing...

Bladder Stones By Dr. Karen BurgessWhat is a bladder stone? Uroliths or bladder stones are the accumulation of minerals in the urinary tract that...