Veterinarian Writer (DVM)

Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College, Canada

14+ years of veterinary experience

About

Dr. Sharon (as her clients call her), was raised in Guelph, Ontario, and has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She fulfilled her childhood dream when she obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. Sharon now lives in British Columbia, Canada with her husband, daughter, and Parker, their loveable Great Dane. When she’s not working, she enjoys clogging, photography, hiking, and camping with her family.

Education

Dr. Sharon obtained her DVM in 2009 from the Ontario Veterinary College in Ontario, Canada.

Experience

Dr. Sharon loves sharing her knowledge and empowering people to take the best possible care of their fur babies, which she has been able to do through her work. She has practiced in a variety of small animal clinics since graduating, with a main focus on cats and dogs.

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Articles from Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Recent articles

Dog sniffing from wrong side of tree looking for squirrel

Dog sniffing from wrong side of tree looking for squirrel

My Dog Ate a Squirrel: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 9, 2024 - 5 min read

a vet checking an old senior dog with grey hair

a vet checking an old senior dog with grey hair

Hair Follicle Tumors in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 29, 2024 - 6 min read

popped pink balloon

popped pink balloon

My Dog Ate a Balloon: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 25, 2024 - 4 min read

tabby cat sleeping outside

tabby cat sleeping outside

Hypertension in Cats: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 23, 2024 - 6 min read

a smiling male vet with a basset hound in his clinic

a smiling male vet with a basset hound in his clinic

10 Common Basset Hound Health Issues to Watch Out For (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Feb 28, 2024 - 9 min read

Cat Ears Drooping

Cat Ears Drooping

Cat Ears Drooping: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 18, 2024 - 5 min read

dachshund dog looks sick lying on its owner

dachshund dog looks sick lying on its owner

Bronchitis in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Feb 8, 2024 - 6 min read

close up beagle suffering from cherry eye

close up beagle suffering from cherry eye

Beagle Cherry Eye: Signs, Causes & Care (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Mar 13, 2024 - 5 min read

woman wearing the cat a flea and tick collar

woman wearing the cat a flea and tick collar

Can I Use a Dog Flea Collar on My Cat? Our Vet Explains

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Feb 12, 2024 - 3 min read

Becoming a veterinarian Facts and Statistics

Becoming a veterinarian Facts and Statistics

13 Facts & Statistics on Becoming a Veterinarian: 2024 Vet Answer

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 9, 2024 - 8 min read

inflamed wounds in the paw of a dog

inflamed wounds in the paw of a dog

Dog Paw Problems: 9 Common Issues & Solutions (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 23, 2024 - 4 min read

Golden retriever dog walking outdoor

Golden retriever dog walking outdoor

Golden Retriever Hip Dysplasia: Our Vet Explains Signs, Causes & Care Guide

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 31, 2024 - 7 min read

allergic reactions to flea bites in dogs

allergic reactions to flea bites in dogs

Why Is My Dog Losing Hair in Patches and Scabs? (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Feb 19, 2024 - 6 min read

dog with mange disease

dog with mange disease

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

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 4, 2024 - 4 min read

French Bulldog sick at vet

French Bulldog sick at vet

Can a Dog Recover From a Torn ACL Without Surgery? (Vet Answer)

Written by Dr. Sharon, Approved by Dr. Sharon Butzke, DVM (Vet)

Jan 30, 2024 - 5 min read

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