Shawn Finch, DVM
How Could a Condition Called "Happy Tail" be Bad?
Happy Tail is my favorite name for a medical condition, but it is also one of my least favorite things to see. Read more
Helping Your Dog Lose Weight
What have been your successes and challenges in reaching and maintaining ideal weights for your pets? Read more
Making Veterinary Visits Less Scary
One of my goals as a veterinarian is to make visits to the hospital enjoyable for pets. That is no small task. Read more
Managing Dry Eye in Dogs
Dry eye or keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a relatively common disease of dogs that causes decreased tear production. Read more
Conquering Ear Infections in Dogs
Otitis externa – inflammation of the outer ear canal, the most common form of ear disease in dogs, is usually infectious and almost always secondary to an underlying problem. Read more
Happy Easter Monday!
After weeks of preparing for a dog-safe holiday, eating all the chocolate so your dogs would be safe (you are awesome!), passing on the shiny but dangerous plastic Easter grass and putting the leftovers in the refrigerator and the baskets on the top shelf, are you ready for some affirmation? Read more
Minimizing the Risks of Contracting Rabies Disease
Rabies disease is caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system. All mammals have the potential to be infected. Read more
The Critical Details of a Physical Exam
Do you ever wonder what goes into a wellness exam when you bring your dog to the veterinarian? Read more
Dog Friendly Gardening
It is spring time! Time to play outside and time to start gardening! With a few precautions, gardening can be fun and safe to share with your dogs. Read more
Canine Scabies
Noah is a nine week old male Beagle mix who presented, along with his four littermates, with extreme itchiness and hair loss. The five brothers had been rescued earlier on the day of presentation by Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland. Read more
Cherry Eye
Cherry eye is the common name for an eye condition that affects a tear gland of the third eyelid of some dogs. It usually occurs in young puppies and may be unilateral (affecting one eye) or bilateral (affecting both eyes). Read more
The Window (Panes) to the Soul
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, the lenses are the window panes. That is not as poetic, but it is true. Read more
