Dr. Natalie Stilwell

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

Gastrointestinal (GI) upset or digestive issues are not uncommon in dogs. Signs such as intermittent vomiting, loose stools and excessive gas can be caused by a variety of things. Some dogs develop digestive...

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

Reviewed and updated for accuracy on December 10, 2019, by Dr. Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD It’s a fact—most dog owners never take a good look inside their dog’s mouth. And that’s unfortunate, because...

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

A wide range of body sizes and types exist among dog breeds, which makes it hard to determine the “average” dog weight. For example, the graceful Greyhound and the short-legged Basset Hound may both weigh...

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

Veterinarians prescribe everything from antibiotics to parasite preventatives and anti-seizure medications on a daily basis. But what happens if none of the available drug options are appropriate for your...

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

When gathering with loved ones to celebrate the holidays, it’s natural to want to include our pets in these occasions. And while it’s important for our pets to be part of the family, this shouldn’t include...

Natalie Stilwell, DVM, MS, PhD

Cancer is a topic that no pet parent wants to think about. But the fact is that one in three dogs will eventually develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. If caught early, roughly half of all...