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Meet Dr. Addie Reinhard, DVM

Dr. Addie Reinhard is an experienced companion animal veterinarian who lives in Lexington, KY with her husband, greyhound, and four cats. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, and currently practices in the central Kentucky region. Dr. Addie has special interests in preventative care, dermatology, and diseases, and she enjoys creating helpful educational resources related to these topics to help pet parents keep their four-legged family members happy and healthy. We love Dr. Addie’s passion for providing reliable veterinary insight and medical advice to help pet parents like us give their pups the happy & healthy lives they deserve!

Articles Written & Reviewd by Dr. Addie Reinhard, DVM

Dog Ear Yeast Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Dog Ear Yeast Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Tre... Signs of an Ear Yeast Infection in Dogs You may be wondering, “does a yeast infection in a... Read More

Dog Sneezing? Here’s Why Dogs Sneeze!

Dog Sneezing? Here’s Why Dogs Sneeze! So, Here’s Why Dogs Sneeze As a veterinarian, I often hear, “my dog keeps sneezing! What... Read More

Is Your Dog Coughing? Our Vet Explains Possible Causes & Solutions

Is Your Dog Coughing? Our Vet Explains Possible... I get this question frequently as a veterinarian. Dogs cough for a variety of different reasons. A cough in a dog is a symptom that there is an underlying condition occurring. If your dog keeps... Read More

Dog Eye Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Dog Eye Infections: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment... Dog Eye Infection Symptoms How do you know if your dog has an eye infection? One of the main... Read More

Dog Zoomies: Why Your Dog Runs in Circles (& What to Do)

Dog Zoomies: Why Your Dog Runs in Circles (... Why Do Dogs Run In Circles When They Get Excited? What are dog zoomies? Most dog owners are very... Read More

How To Remove A Tick From Your Dog In 4 Easy Steps

How To Remove A Tick From Your Dog In 4 Easy Steps How to Check for Ticks Ticks are nasty little creatures, and they can cause severe disease if they are not detected and removed early. You should be vigilant about ticks on your dog especially after... Read More

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Our Vet Weighs In with Answers

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? Our Vet Weighs In with A... Have you ever wondered why your dog eats grass? In this expert article, Dr. Addie explains some... Read More

Pyoderma In Dogs: What You Should Know

Pyoderma In Dogs: What You Should Know What Is Pyoderma In Dogs? Pyoderma is an extremely common skin condition diagnosed by... Read More

Pancreatitis In Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

Pancreatitis In Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment Signs and Symptoms Pancreatitis in dogs is a condition where the pancreas, the organ that releases digestive enzymes, becomes inflamed and irritated. If your dog has suddenly started vomiting... Read More

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs: Here’s What You Should Know

Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs: Here’s What You... What is a mast cell tumor in dogs? Mast cell tumors are a common type of dog skin cancer. This... Read More

Dog Not Eating? Our Vet Explains Possible Causes & Dog Appetite Solutions

Dog Not Eating? Our Vet Explains Possible Cause... Why is my dog not eating his food anymore? The technical term for a dog not eating is anorexia.... Read More

Meloxicam for Dogs: Dosage, Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

Meloxicam for Dogs: Dosage, Uses, Benefits ... Meloxicam for Dogs Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication that veterinarians may prescribe to decrease arthritis pain in dogs. Meloxicam is also known as Metacam. However,... Read More

Glucosamine for Dogs: Treatment and Dosage for Canines

Glucosamine for Dogs: Treatment and Dosage for ... What Is Glucosamine for Dogs? Glucosamine is a joint supplement that is commonly recommended by... Read More

Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Addison’s Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Trea... What is Addison’s disease in dogs? Addison’s disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is... Read More

Benadryl for Dogs: Symptoms, Dosage and Prevention

Benadryl for Dogs: Symptoms, Dosage and Prevention Benadryl and Other Allergy Medications for Dogs Allergies are frustrating! There is nothing more miserable than watching your furry friend lick incessantly at their paws or scratch themselves raw.... Read More

Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs: Here’s What You Need to Know

Bordetella Vaccine for Dogs: Here’s What ... What is the Bordetella vaccine? The Bordetella vaccine is used to reduce the risk of kennel cough... Read More

Canine Distemper: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Canine Distemper: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment &... What is distemper in dogs? Distemper is a dangerous virus that dogs can get at any stage of life.... Read More

Gabapentin for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects and Warnings

Gabapentin for Dogs: Dosage, Side Effects and W... Gabapentin for Dogs Gabapentin, also known as Neurontin, is a pain medication and anti-seizure medication commonly prescribed to dogs. Gabapentin belongs to the drug class of anticonvulsants and GABA... Read More

Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Symptoms, Tre... What is congestive heart failure in dogs? Congestive heart failure in dogs occurs when there is a... Read More

Coccidia in Dogs: What Pet Parents Need to Know

Coccidia in Dogs: What Pet Parents Need to Know What is coccidia? Coccidia is an intestinal parasite that can infect dogs. Specifically, it is a... Read More