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Dr. Eileen Fatcheric, DVM

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Dr. Eileen Fatcheric is a 1988 graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She owned and managed her own small-animal veterinary hospital for 17 years and currently sees patients part time in Syracuse, New York.
A golden retriever moves through high vegetation.
Health

What Is Anaplasmosis in Dogs?

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Communal water bowls are one the most common ways for dog papillomas to spread.
Health

Dog Papillomas: Viral Warts

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Small yellow dog laying down in his bed with star pattern
Health

How Does a Dog Get Pneumonia?

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Old english cocker spaniels dog, close-up
Eye Disorders

Lenticular Sclerosis in Dogs

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Dental Health

Bad Breath in Dogs

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A small brown dog with a large swelling on his elbow.
Health

Dog Elbow Hygromas

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Cute Maltese puppy dog close up head-shot of the eye detail with typical tear staining around the eye.
Eye Disorders

Dog Tear Stain Remover: When and What to Use

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Dog jumpimg over the fence or net. Dog exercise. Spring day
Behavior

Do Dogs Have Periods?

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A cute dog chewing on a hard deer antler that can damage its teeth.
Dental Health

Are Antlers Safe for Dogs?

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Beautiful puppy dog lying belly up with a pronounced "outie belly button," showing an umbilical hernia in puppies.
Puppies

Umbilical Hernias in Puppies

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If you notice your dog obsessively licking the same spot, inspect it more closely as this may be the beginning of a hot spot. Credit: Olena Rubin | Getty Images
Health

Dog Hot Spot Healing Stages

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A black lab sits on its hind legs on an empty wooded trail with fallen autumn leaves, licking its tongue humorously.
Behavior

Why Dogs Lick Excessively

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