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Author: Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ

Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, is a traveling, board-certified veterinary surgeon in the Allentown, Pennsylvania area. He is a certified veterinary journalist, an award-winning author and a prolific speaker. He co-wrote Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound, about weight loss in dogs and humans. He also writes a free weekly newsletter, available at DrPhilZeltzman.com.
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Is It Time to Euthanize Your Pet? Here’s How to Determine Quality of Life.

By Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJMay 22, 2019March 8, 2021

The decision to euthanize a pet is not an easy one to make, but there can be other factors for and against the procedure.

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Gradually Suffocating: Collapsed Trachea in Dogs

By Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJNov 6, 2014August 17, 2019

When the disease is advanced or when medical treatment has failed, then surgery can be recommended. Learn more about treatment options here.

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Top 10 Foods That Can Harm Your Pet

By Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJAug 6, 2013May 15, 2020

There are several foods that are toxic to animals. To ensure safety, check out our quick list of top 10 foods that can harm your pet.

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New Health Risk for Dogs Who Get Skunked: Red Blood Cell Damage

By Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJMay 23, 2013January 8, 2020

Skunk spray toxicosis causes a reaction similar to the damage that onions and garlic can do in dogs, and it can even be fatal.

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3 Pet Poison Emergencies That Were Entirely Avoidable

By Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJApr 11, 2013August 5, 2019

Do you know how to keep your pet away from toxins? Dr. Phil Zeitzman, DVM, shares three pet poison emergencies and what you can learn from these stories.

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How Pharmacies Ignore Veterinarians and Endanger Pets’ Lives

By Dr. Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJFeb 22, 2013February 4, 2019

Attention pet owners: Up to 35% of veterinarians report that a pharmacy has altered their prescription. Here’s what you need to know!

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