https://wagnote.app/ Plain-language dog and cat health from a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Christian K.. en-us Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://wagnote.app/blog/heart-murmur-grades-dog/ https://wagnote.app/blog/heart-murmur-grades-dog/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. Heart murmur grades in dogs, explained by a vet: what grade 3 or 4 means, why it isn't the whole story, what tests come next, and what to watch at home. https://wagnote.app/blog/older-cat-losing-weight-still-eating/ https://wagnote.app/blog/older-cat-losing-weight-still-eating/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. Older cat losing weight but still eating? A vet explains the usual causes, how to weigh your cat at home, what the vet checks, and when it can't wait. https://wagnote.app/blog/diabetic-cat-insulin-bexacat-senvelgo/ https://wagnote.app/blog/diabetic-cat-insulin-bexacat-senvelgo/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. A vet compares insulin, Bexacat and Senvelgo for a diabetic cat: how each works, the FDA label warnings in plain words, and the questions to ask your vet. https://wagnote.app/blog/my-dog-has-diabetes-first-two-weeks/ https://wagnote.app/blog/my-dog-has-diabetes-first-two-weeks/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. My dog has diabetes: now what? A vet walks you through the first two weeks: insulin handling, meals and timing, the glucose curve, and low blood sugar. https://wagnote.app/blog/dog-ate-chocolate-halloween/ https://wagnote.app/blog/dog-ate-chocolate-halloween/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. My dog ate chocolate: now what? A vet explains what to do right away, who to call, the signs to watch, and the other Halloween candy dangers. https://wagnote.app/blog/senior-dog-pain-signs/ https://wagnote.app/blog/senior-dog-pain-signs/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. Is my senior dog in pain, or just getting old? A vet explains the quiet signs of arthritis, what the vet checks, and what helps at home. https://wagnote.app/blog/dog-first-seizure-what-to-do/ https://wagnote.app/blog/dog-first-seizure-what-to-do/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. Dog had a seizure for the first time? A vet explains what to do during and after, when it's an emergency, and what to write down for your vet. https://wagnote.app/blog/old-dog-sundowning/ https://wagnote.app/blog/old-dog-sundowning/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. Old dog pacing and confused at night? A vet explains dog sundowning: the dementia signs, what else it could be, and what helps at home and from your vet. https://wagnote.app/blog/sleeping-respiratory-rate-dogs/ https://wagnote.app/blog/sleeping-respiratory-rate-dogs/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. A vet explains how to count your dog's sleeping respiratory rate in 30 seconds, what's normal, how high is too high, and when to call your vet. https://wagnote.app/blog/what-to-bring-to-the-vet/ https://wagnote.app/blog/what-to-bring-to-the-vet/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. What to bring to the vet, from a vet: the medicine bottles, your notes from home, videos of odd episodes, the questions to ask, and how to share records. https://wagnote.app/blog/cushings-in-dogs-what-i-tell-owners/ https://wagnote.app/blog/cushings-in-dogs-what-i-tell-owners/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. A vet explains Cushing's disease in dogs like he would in the exam room: the clues, the tests, the medication, and two things to watch at home. https://wagnote.app/blog/dog-drinking-too-much-water/ https://wagnote.app/blog/dog-drinking-too-much-water/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr. Christian K. Is your dog drinking too much water? A vet explains what's normal, how to measure it at home with a simple jug, the usual causes, and when to call your vet.