Bruce Whittle
Veterinarian
Dr. Whittle, DVM, first decided upon a career in veterinary medicine when he was 9 years old and his first dog Blackie, a German Shepherd, died of heartworm disease. He wanted to devote his life to teaching people how to take better care of their animals both large and small so veterinary medicine was the obvious pathway. He and his wife met in veterinary school and built a rural veterinary practice immediately upon graduation. Dr. Whittle has worked on a wide variety of animal species but has developed a special interest in dentistry. He continues to find opportunities to educate others about animal care including teaching dentistry to veterinary students at various veterinary colleges. He and his wife have four large dogs and a small cat that share the house with them.
22 Articles
Common Health Conditions of Standard Poodles
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM Poodles are consistently one of the most popular dog breeds. They are also considered the number two smartest dog breed. While poodles are generally healthy, there are some health conditions to be...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • May 14, 2026
Common Health Conditions of Goldendoodles
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM Goldendoodles are one of the most popular designer dog breeds. Being a hybrid breed, they tend to be healthier in general than either of their parent breeds, Poodles and Golden Retrievers. However,...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • May 4, 2026
Common Health Conditions of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are known as one of the sweetest and friendliest dog breeds. They are more athletic than many other small dog breeds. Though generally healthy, they do have some...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • April 2, 2026
Common Health Conditions of Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers are consistently one of the three most popular dog breeds. They are a larger breed of dog known for their intelligence and devotion. They are generally healthy but they may have some common health conditions that owners should...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • April 2, 2026
Common Health Conditions of French Bulldogs
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM French Bulldogs ranked as the most popular dog breed in 2022, 2023 and 2024 according to the American Kennel Club. They are small to medium-sized active, intelligent and very affectionate dogs....
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • January 23, 2026
Dachshund Health Concerns
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM While Dachshunds are a relatively healthy breed, they do have some health concerns that are common. Their short legs, long backs and floppy ears predispose them to some health issues. Fortunately,...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • December 3, 2025
Common Skin Conditions in Dogs
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM Skin conditions are common in dogs. While many conditions are relatively straightforward and easy to diagnose, they can also be very complicated, especially when they arise as a result of a...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • December 3, 2025
Common Heart Conditions in Dogs
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM While heart conditions are relatively uncommon in dogs, they can present serious health problems when they do occur. The cells of the body need oxygen and nutrients and require waste products to be...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • October 27, 2025
Common Health Conditions of Small Dogs
Certain health conditions occur more often in small breeds than in large breed dogs. Owners of small breed dogs should be aware of these conditions so they can recognize them early and work with their veterinarian to address them. Some of the...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • October 27, 2025
Otitis (Ear Infection)
What is otitis? Otitis is a medical term for ear infection. Ear infections are relatively common in dogs, especially in dog breeds with larger, heavier ears that hang down along the head and keep the ear canal from drying out as readily. Other...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • August 1, 2025
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