Understand congestive heart failure in dogs through this article by Dr. Athena Gaffud, DVM. Originally written for Honest Paws, it covers causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Learn how early intervention, diagnostics, and owner commitment can extend a dog’s quality of life—reposted to showcase Dr. Gaffud’s veterinary writing expertise.

Learn about periodontal disease in dogs with insights from Dr. Athena Gaffud, DVM. This article, originally written for Honest Paws, explains the causes, symptoms, and stages of gum disease in dogs, along with veterinary diagnosis, treatment, and prevention tips. Reposted on Country Vet Mom to showcase Dr. Gaffud’s veterinary writing expertise in pet dental health.

Discover how probiotics benefit dogs with itchy skin in this insightful article by Dr. Athena Gaffud, DVM. Learn about the gut-skin connection, the role of beneficial bacteria in allergy relief, and the best probiotic strains for canine skin health. Originally written for Honest Paws, this post showcases Dr. Gaffud’s expertise in veterinary nutrition and pet health writing.

Myasthenia gravis in dogs is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder where antibodies disrupt nerve-to-muscle signaling, leading to weakness that worsens with activity. Dr. Athena Gaffud discusses underlying causes (including possible thymoma), hallmark signs like drooping eyelids and exercise intolerance, diagnostic approaches (antibody tests, EMG, challenge drugs), and treatment options including anticholinesterase therapy, immunosuppression, and surgical intervention where ap