Dr. Nade Georgieva, DVM, PG Dipp (Anesthesia and Analgesia)
Nade is a young veterinarian from North Macedonia, with five years of experience in small animal clinical practice. She graduated from the Veterinary Faculty in Skopje, after which she got employed in her hometown. She has shown great interest in the field of pain management and anesthesia, and was the first vet in the country to continue education in the field. In 2021 she graduated with Distinction at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, obtaining the title Postgraduate Diploma-Anesthesia and Analgesia.
Nade is owned by a year old black Labrador retriever named Fred and she loves spending her time outdoors with her dog and friends. In her spare time, she also loves to learn to play the guitar and take photos of nature and animals.
Rabies is a terrible virus that, even nowadays, could take human lives, and at the same time, it is a disease that is very easily prevented if owners stay up to date on their dogs’ vaccination schedule. Around 59,000 people worldwide lose their life to rabies each year. As dog owners, it is our duty to try and keep this horrible illness from coming into our communities, even though rabies is not that easily transmitted. So, how can you tell if a dog has rabies?
One of the ways to keep your dog safe from certain diseases is through regular and scheduled vaccinations. Depending on where you live, there are different rules regarding vaccines that are regulated by law. Vets usually are good at reminding the owners to check about their next vaccination, but it’s also a good idea for owners to give themselves a reminder too. So, keeping that in mind, when should dogs get vaccines anyway?
Owning a pup means you need to protect it from certain illnesses and diseases if you want it to have a long and happy life. Just like when we take kids for vaccines, we need to do the same for our puppies too. And it’s not only the pups that get the needle; adult dogs need vaccines, too, just so that their immune system stays strong. But just what are the necessary vaccines for dogs?
Dogs are also not spared from this type of illness, and unfortunately, it is never easy learning your dog has cancer. Just like in humans, some tumors can be successfully treated, especially if they are diagnosed in time. But there is simply no cure for some cancers, and you can only do so much as an owner. Being a vet, it always breaks my heart when I have to deliver such information to the owners, but I am also glad that I can provide them with a few ideas on what to look for and how to take care of their dog best when it has cancer. So, how does someone take care of a dog with cancer?
Diabetes is a condition that affects humans and doesn’t spare dogs and cats. It sounds scary, but once the plan for treatment has been made, humans and their pets can go on to live a happy and normal life. So, how does one take care of a diabetic dog?
There are a lot of owners whose pets have been diagnosed with this condition. And just as in humans, dogs are prone to getting it too. Even though diabetes mellitus (commonly known as just diabetes) can’t be cured, dogs with it can still have a pretty normal life. That is if their owners are committed to following the instructions that the vets have prescribed. So, what is canine diabetes mellitus?
It has been a long day at the office, and you come home longing for a glass of wine and cheese. As you start cutting the cheese, you notice you are not alone, and your dog is sitting next to you, drooling heavily. It, too, has had a long day on the couch, and it wants cheese too. So you wonder, can you share some of it with your pooch? As a matter of fact, can you share any dairy with your dog?
Dogs are just like kids, ready for endless joy and playtime. But sometimes, they can play a bit too rough. Or they get into something they shouldn’t. Either way, they may end up bleeding, which can be a scary situation. So, what should you do if your dog is bleeding?
We are not the only ones that can feel under the weather, especially during the winter period. Dogs also catch colds and feel unwell. They also happen to be good at not showing that something is wrong, too, until something is really wrong. Don’t be surprised if you hear your dog sneezing or being unhappy to play today compared to yesterday, for example. But is there a way to help them? In other words, how do you strengthen a dog’s immune system?
Since we were young, our parents have told us that we need to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables if we want to be strong and healthy. For some of us, that stays true today as well. And just like us, dogs need vitamins in their diet to help them grow, develop, and stay healthy. That is why nowadays, there are a lot of companies that produce dog supplements, and all of them have pretty much the same purpose: to keep your dog healthy. But what vitamins do dogs need anyway?
