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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Everything you need to know about the potentially deadly disease
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healthHeat–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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healthEverything 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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healthDIY 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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healthDIY 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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Expert solutions for your pup’s flatulence
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healthWhat 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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A vet on what to do when ‘anal sacs go bad’
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healthWhat 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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healthWhat 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
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behaviour7 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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healthHow 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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healthDIY 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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healthParaphimosis 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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From bloody poo to diarrhoea – all your dog’s poo problems explained
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healthWhat 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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healthDo 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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health5 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
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nutritionHow 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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health‘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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healthEverything 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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healthSnail 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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healthScared 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
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lifestyleHow 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
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healthAdvantage 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
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healthBeware 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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healthGiardia 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
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lifestyleHow 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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healthHow 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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healthHGE 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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It might be a sign of a bigger issue
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healthDIY 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
