drbrunke

  • When you are all grown up

    One of the most common orthopedic problems in dogs is a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). A ligament connects one bone to another, often allowing for movement and stabilization of a joint. People have this ligament also. We call it our ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament. The difference in names… Listen ⇢

  • We can always do that later

    When I look at my schedule on the computer for any given day, there will be a variety of patients and ailments. Peppers the poodle for vaccines, Momma Kitty for “limping on and off for 6 months.” Some just say “2nd opinion having issues – wants to talk to doctor”.… Listen ⇢

  • Look Before You Leap

    Notice: This case is a lengthy one. I will try and condense it to the relevant aspects, but the backstory and details help to make it so memorable. A young couple and their infant daughter were up from Florida to run their family’s summer business a few years ago. They… Listen ⇢

  • Proof that dogs don’t read

    A few years ago, an older husky/shepherd dog named, Victory, came in for licking intensely at his back leg. He had what is commonly called a “hot spot”. This is an area of inflammation and infection in the skin. It can be triggered by many things, from fleas to allergies.… Listen ⇢

  • An Introduction

    Greetings All- Thank you for finding your way to my blog. I am a veterinarian, originally from Bellerose, NY. From a very young age I knew I wanted to work with animals. I was lucky enough to gain great experience during high school with a veterinary hospital in my neighborhood.… Listen ⇢

Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR (Canine)

Topics on animal mobility, chronic pain, and One Health overlap

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