Dr. Tatiana da Silva, DVM, Author at Aussie University

Australian Shepherd Skin Allergies

Australian Shepherds can develop some pretty serious skin allergies. Is your aussie scratching all the time? Or licking all paws?Do you notice patches of hair missing, crusts or red pimples? If so,...

What Should I Feed my Australian Shepherd in 2021?

You are all happy with your Aussie puppy and trying to get everything ready and prepared. Then, you come across the question: what should I feed my Aussie? There are so many different...

Caring For An Aging Australian Shepherd

We love our Aussies so much that we never want to think about them aging, right? Unfortunately, time goes by and we have to do our best and make sure they age well. How do we know when our puppies...

Did my Australian Shepherd Swallow Something?

Is your Aussie a little Vacuum Cleaner? How many times have we caught ourselves running after our puppies trying to grab whatever they have in their mouths before they swallow? I know, right? Dogs,...

Deep Skin Infections Found In Dogs From Grooming in 2023

Furunculosis is a deep skin infection that affects the hair follicle. Shaving hair, especially down close to the skin, can cause the follicle to become irritated and exposes it to possible bacterial...

Can Dogs Get Coronavirus (COVID-19)? What You Need to Know About Keeping Your Pet Safe

Covid-19 has just become a global pandemic. As more and more people are infected and events and travels around the world are cancelled we cannot help but wonder - can my dog be infected with...

About the Author

Dr Tatiana da Silva graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2000. She practiced as a small animal surgeon in the University of Sao Paulo Teaching Hospital until she decided to move to Orlando, Florida in 2011. She has been working for Banfield Pet Hospital since validating her Veterinary degree in the USA. On her free time she loves to spend quality time with her wife and pets (3 dogs and 3 guinea pigs). She also enjoys working on her Australian Shepherd Zoe Marie Instagram’s page @zoemarietheaussie.

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I’m not a veterinarian or a certified trainer. I’m an owner who has spent decades living with this breed and learning through trial, error, and a few humbling moments.
If your dog has a medical issue, talk to your vet. If you need professional behavioral help, consult a qualified trainer. Everything here is based on lived experience with Australian Shepherds in real life, not theory.