The Viewer Viewpoint - Dog Related Stories and Medical Articles

Wolfie was let outside with the other dogs, and came back very badly beaten up. His owner suspected a coyote, and called his veterinarian right away. He brought Wolfie in, and even the vet was surprised at what he saw. This is the story of Wolfie and his amazing road to recovery, told by his vet, Keaton B Smith DVM.

Show dogs are more than good looks. Meet Gideon, the Search and Rescue (SAR) Beauceron. Gideon is an athletic dog who has excelled at his SAR training and was the youngest dog in his region to certify as a SAR dog. In this Westminster 2011 interview, meet his owner/trainer/handler Marlene, and learn more about Gideon and his SAR work.

Things that go bite in the night! This viewer-submitted story tells the story of Fred, the Pomeranian dog who was bit by something in the backyard. Learn about his wonderful veterinary care and successful recovery in this Viewer Viewpoint article.

A viewer-submitted article describing the back problems her Dachshund dog suffered from, and the successful back surgery that helped her dog regain normal function.

Addison's Disease can be a frustrating disease to diagnose and treat. It is a complex disease, but simply put, it is an insufficiency of the adrenal glands. Learn about this disease, its treatment, and a successful case study.

Guest author Marjorie Zimmerman discusses the stages of Degenerative Myelopathy in this companion piece to <a href="http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/dogdiseasesd/a/degenmylopathy.htm">Degenerative Myelopathy - Is It Stalking Your Dog?</a>

A Viewer Viewpoint account of a dog owner's experience with a rare presentation of canine osteosarcoma.

A viewer's story describing Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in her West Highland White Terrier dog, which caused lameness and pain, and the surgery that greatly improved his quality of life.

Veterinary Medicine - viewer shares story of young puppy hanging on chain link fence. A warning about collars and supervision of your pet.

Veterinary Medicine - Viewer submitted piece about using the "Anxiety Wrap" product to calm dogs during thunderstorms.