Veterinarian (DVM)

Dr. Leigh Wilder, DVM (Vet)

Graduated from the University of Minnesota, USA

9+ years of veterinary experience

About

When Dr. Leigh was a child, her passion for animals started. She grew up tending to hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, fish, and dogs. She now shares her home with her husband, her two young children, and Hershey, her geriatric pug mix. When she's not working, Leigh loves spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.

Education

Leigh graduated from the University of Minnesota, where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She has worked in both small animal clinical practice and shelter medicine since graduation.

Experience

Dr. Leigh has over 9 years of veterinary experience. She enjoys small animal preventative medicine and surgery and is passionate about helping pet owners through sharing her knowledge on a wide variety of veterinary topics.

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Articles from Dr. Leigh Wilder, DVM (Vet)

Recent articles

Sick French Bulldog

Dog Stomach Ulcers: Signs, Causes & Remedies (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Feb 22, 2023 - 4 min read

paw of a white german shepherd infected with botfly

Cuterebra (Warbles) in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 20, 2023 - 5 min read

oral papilloma on dog's muzzle

Oral Papilloma in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Feb 2, 2023 - 5 min read

cocker spaniel dog with skin papilloma

Skin Papilloma: Dog Warts Explained (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 6, 2023 - 6 min read

dog nipples

Dog Scabs on Nipples: Causes, Symptoms, and Care (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

May 9, 2023 - 5 min read

dog pee on bed

Can Urinary Incontinence be Caused by Dog Food? (Vet Answer)

By Nicole

Jan 16, 2023 - 5 min read

vet takes an x-ray to the french bulldog

Chest Bone Deformities in Dogs: Causes and Concerns (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 20, 2023 - 6 min read

veterinary surgeon treating dog in surgery

How Long Will it Take My Dog to Recover from Stomach Surgery? (Vet Answer)

By Nicole

May 11, 2023 - 6 min read

a female veterinarian with cat

Can a Cat Get a Concussion? Is it Common? (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 13, 2023 - 4 min read

close up of french bulldog dog being held by veterinarian doctor at vet clinic

How Long Does it Take a Dog to Recover from Being Neutered?

By Nicole

May 11, 2023 - 5 min read

sick dog

Do Dogs Heal Faster than Humans? (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 15, 2023 - 5 min read

carrots on a cutting board

Can Dogs with Pancreatitis Eat Carrots? Is It Safe?

By Nicole

Jan 17, 2023 - 6 min read

Bulldog lying on the floor

Pancreatitis in Dogs — Symptoms, Causes, and Life Expectancy (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 18, 2023 - 5 min read

cat licking mouth after eating

Why Does My Cat Lick Food But Doesn’t Eat? (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 16, 2023 - 3 min read

spaying cat

How Long Do Cats Take to Recover from Spaying? (Vet Answer)

By Dr. Leigh

Jan 17, 2023 - 6 min read

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