Articles by Dr. Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV

Dr. Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV

Dr. Shea Cox is the founder of BluePearl Pet Hospice and is a global leader in animal hospice and palliative care. With a focus on technology, innovation and education, her efforts are changing the end-of-life landscape in veterinary medicine.

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What is Leptospirosis?
Everything you need to know about the potentially deadly disease
Everything you need to know about the potentially deadly disease
health
Heat–Stroke in Dogs: Signs, Treatment & Prevention Expert Advice
How to take precautions for your pup when temperatures rise
How to take precautions for your pup when temperatures rise
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Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: Causes and Treatment
Don’t panic! In most cases, it’s nothing to worry about
Don’t panic! In most cases, it’s nothing to worry about
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Everything You Need to Know About Pancreatitis in Dogs
Make sure your dog doesn’t over-indulge and develop this potentially life-threatening disease
Make sure your dog doesn’t over-indulge and develop this potentially life-threatening disease
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Are Marrow Bones Safe For Dogs?
Dr Shea Cox warns pet parents about the unexpected dangers of dog bones
Dr Shea Cox warns pet parents about the unexpected dangers of dog bones
behaviour
7 Weird Dog Behaviours Explained
Chasing their tails, eating grass and rolling in rubbish – should you worry?
Chasing their tails, eating grass and rolling in rubbish – should you worry?
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DIY Physical Exam Part 2 – How to Check Your Dog for Infections
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to assess your dog’s eyes, ears, nose and mouth
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to assess your dog’s eyes, ears, nose and mouth
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DIY Physical Exam Part 1 – How to Check Your Dog’s Vital Signs
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to take your dog’s temperature, find their pulse and check their heart rate
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to take your dog’s temperature, find their pulse and check their heart rate
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Here’s Why Your Dog Farts So Much
Expert solutions for your pup’s flatulence
Expert solutions for your pup’s flatulence
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What to Do If Your Dog Gets Stung By a Bee
From how to get the stinger out at home to when it’s time to go to the vet
From how to get the stinger out at home to when it’s time to go to the vet
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Vet Advice and Home Remedies For Dog Scooting
A vet on what to do when ‘anal sacs go bad’
A vet on what to do when ‘anal sacs go bad’
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What to Do If Your Dog Eats Gorilla Glue
The goo in that green-and-orange bottle can cause serious harm – get your dog to the vet ASAP
The goo in that green-and-orange bottle can cause serious harm – get your dog to the vet ASAP
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What to Know About That Hot Spot on Your Dog
Unfortunately, we're talking about a ‘summer sore’, not a trendy east London nightclub
Unfortunately, we're talking about a ‘summer sore’, not a trendy east London nightclub
behaviour
7 Weird Dog Behaviours Explained
Chasing their tails, eating grass and rolling in rubbish – should you worry?
Chasing their tails, eating grass and rolling in rubbish – should you worry?
health
How to Handle the Sight of Blood on Your Pet
Don’t freak out. Emergency room veterinarian Dr Shea Cox will walk you through what to do
Don’t freak out. Emergency room veterinarian Dr Shea Cox will walk you through what to do
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DIY Physical Exam – How to Examine Your Dog’s Stomach and Skeleton
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to properly examine your dog’s stomach and musculoskeletal system
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to properly examine your dog’s stomach and musculoskeletal system
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Paraphimosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Paraphimosis
It’s no laughing matter. Try these at-home treatments – and if they don’t work, take your dog to the vet ASAP
It’s no laughing matter. Try these at-home treatments – and if they don’t work, take your dog to the vet ASAP
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Is My Dog’s Poo Normal?
From bloody poo to diarrhoea – all your dog’s poo problems explained
From bloody poo to diarrhoea – all your dog’s poo problems explained
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What to Do If Your Dog Has a Cracked, Broken or Torn Nail
A vet explains when you can treat the injury at home – and when it’s best to seek professional help
A vet explains when you can treat the injury at home – and when it’s best to seek professional help
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Do Hypoallergenic Dogs Really Exist?
Vet Dr Shea Cox separates fact from fiction when it comes to low-shedding breeds
Vet Dr Shea Cox separates fact from fiction when it comes to low-shedding breeds
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5 Myths About Ticks
Found a tick on your dog? A veterinarian breaks down everything you need to know
Found a tick on your dog? A veterinarian breaks down everything you need to know
nutrition
How You Can Easily Manage Your Dog’s Weight
Keep your pup’s weight down, and you could add years to their life. What’s better than that?
Keep your pup’s weight down, and you could add years to their life. What’s better than that?
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‘Old Dog’ Vestibular Disease and Treatment
If you have an older dog, they could have a condition called idiopathic vestibular disease. Here’s everything you need to know
If you have an older dog, they could have a condition called idiopathic vestibular disease. Here’s everything you need to know
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Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts in Dogs
Here’s how to spot the eye condition and help your dog see more clearly
Here’s how to spot the eye condition and help your dog see more clearly
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Snail Bait Poisoning in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
It may protect your plants, but at what cost? A veterinarian explains how this toxin may keep your garden safe – but it’s extremely toxic to dogs. Here’s everything you need to know
It may protect your plants, but at what cost? A veterinarian explains how this toxin may keep your garden safe – but it’s extremely toxic to dogs. Here’s everything you need to know
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Scared Stiff: How to Spot Tetanus in Dogs
Dogs can get tetanus, too – and not just from rusty nails
Dogs can get tetanus, too – and not just from rusty nails
lifestyle
How to Keep Your Dog Safe At the Beach
Five tips to help your pup have fun in the sun – safely
Five tips to help your pup have fun in the sun – safely
health
Advantage vs Advantix: Not the Same Thing
Don’t make this dangerous mistake when picking out flea prevention products
Don’t make this dangerous mistake when picking out flea prevention products
health
Beware of Bloat in Dogs
Consider it the mother of all dog emergencies – if your dog has it, take them to the vet ASAP. Learn how to spot the condition and how it’s treated
Consider it the mother of all dog emergencies – if your dog has it, take them to the vet ASAP. Learn how to spot the condition and how it’s treated
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Giardia In Dogs: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of This Summer Parasite
If your dog drinks from puddles or splashes around in streams, read this
If your dog drinks from puddles or splashes around in streams, read this
lifestyle
How to Keep Your Lawn Free From Urine Spots
Hint: those ‘grass-saving’ supplements for dogs don’t work – and may even harm your pup
Hint: those ‘grass-saving’ supplements for dogs don’t work – and may even harm your pup
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How to Help a Choking Dog and Prevent Choking in the First Place
Learn about the causes and what to do for a choking dog
Learn about the causes and what to do for a choking dog
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HGE in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Certain symptoms could mean your dog is battling a potentially fatal condition called haemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE). Here’s everything you need to know
Certain symptoms could mean your dog is battling a potentially fatal condition called haemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE). Here’s everything you need to know
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Here’s Why Your Dog’s Breath Is the Worst
It might be a sign of a bigger issue
It might be a sign of a bigger issue
health
DIY Pet Physical Exam: How to Check Your Dog’s Breathing & Skin
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to get comfortable checking your dog’s breathing, respiratory rate and skin hydration
Veterinarian Dr Shea Cox on how to get comfortable checking your dog’s breathing, respiratory rate and skin hydration
health
Be Prepared: Four Pet Emergency Room Essentials for Pet Parents
Lay the groundwork for quick, low-stress treatment.
Lay the groundwork for quick, low-stress treatment.
lifestyle
This Popular Houseplant Is Poisonous to Dogs
It looks cute, but the sago palm is deadly for dogs. Here's everything you need to know.
It looks cute, but the sago palm is deadly for dogs. Here's everything you need to know.
health
15 Things You Think Are Toxic for Dogs — But Actually Aren't
From (human) prescription meds to poinsettia plants, these "toxic" items may not be so bad for your pup.
From (human) prescription meds to poinsettia plants, these "toxic" items may not be so bad for your pup.
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Raw Dough and Dogs Don’t Mix
Active yeast puts dogs at risk for obstruction and alcohol poisoning.
Active yeast puts dogs at risk for obstruction and alcohol poisoning.

Articles by Dr. Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV

Dr. Shea Cox, DVM, CVPP, CHPV

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