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
Canine Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM Canine Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome is a condition that affects short nosed dog breeds. The word syndrome infers that there are multiple components to the condition and it is not a single...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • August 1, 2025
Pyotraumatic Dermatitis (Hotspots on Dogs)
Pyotraumatic dermatitis is the medical term for what is commonly referred to as a “hot spot”, a localized skin infection. Hot spots can be caused by a dog self-traumatizing an area due to itching caused by flea allergy. Though we don’t often...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 31, 2025
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM What is the cranial cruciate ligament and what is its purpose? One of the more common causes of lameness in dogs is cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR). In humans this condition is referred to...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 31, 2025
Canine Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as just arthritis, is a common condition in both dogs and people. It is often associated with aging but can occur at earlier ages due to increased physical activity, injuries or being overweight. Some cases...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 31, 2025
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM What is Diabetes Mellitus in dogs? Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disease of dogs. It tends to affect middle-aged dogs. Most diabetes cases in dogs are similar to Type 1 Diabetes in people...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 31, 2025
Common Eye Conditions of Dogs
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM Eye problems are relatively common in dogs. Some breeds of dogs such as Pugs, Bulldogs and Boston Terriers with more prominent eyes tend to have more issues with eye injury whereas breeds such as...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 24, 2025
Canine Obesity
Most people have heard of the “obesity epidemic” in people. There is a parallel obesity epidemic in our canine companions. There are some metabolic conditions such as hypothyroidism and insulin resistance that can lead to obesity but, in general,...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 15, 2025
Canine Heart Worm Disease
Just the name heartworm disease sounds like a bad thing. Canine heartworm disease is caused by a parasite named Dirofilaria immitis that is spread from dog to dog by mosquitoes. Dogs that live in southern climates usually have a greater exposure...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 15, 2025
Canine General Health Care
Reviewed and fact checked by Bruce Whittle , DVM When most people think about health care in the dog they think about taking their pet to their veterinarian. The most important aspects of health care really begin at home. Nutrition is the basis...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 14, 2025
Canine Periodontal Disease
Canine periodontal disease is a subset of dental disease. Periodontal disease is the most common disease in dogs, cats and humans with over seventy percent of individuals experiencing it. Despite how common this disease is, it is often ignored...
Reviewed By Bruce Whittle • July 11, 2025
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