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Dr. Alice Athow-Frost

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Puppy’s First Vet Visit Essentials: Checklist & What to Expect

Puppy’s First Vet Visit Essentials: Checklist & What to Expect

Your puppy’s first vet visit is a crucial first step toward a good quality of life since it establishes a relationship with a trusted vet and puts your puppy o…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
How to Hatch Tortoise Eggs Naturally: Vet Reviewed Step-by-Step Guide

How to Hatch Tortoise Eggs Naturally: Vet Reviewed Step-by-Step Guide

If you are interested in incubating and hatching your tortoise’s eggs, you may be wondering if this is a viable option to consider. How can it be done safely a…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Why Does My Cat Cough After Drinking Water? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Does My Cat Cough After Drinking Water? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons

When you love your cat as much as you do, it can be quite scary when they start doing something unexpected, like coughing or gagging after drinking water. Ther…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Can Parrots Eat Oatmeal? Vet-Reviewed Health Guide

Can Parrots Eat Oatmeal? Vet-Reviewed Health Guide

It's no secret that our parrots love grains. So, of all of the terrific grains they have to choose from, are they allowed to enjoy oatmeal? The answer seems to…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
What to Look for in Dog Treats: A Comprehensive Vet-Approved Guide

What to Look for in Dog Treats: A Comprehensive Vet-Approved Guide

Your canine companion deserves a treat every now and again (or all the time, according to them), so dog treats are handy to have lying around. There are dozens…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Dogs Eat Matcha? Vet-Aprroved Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Matcha? Vet-Aprroved Facts & FAQ

With a deep green color that is impossible to ignore, matcha is found as an ingredient in everything from smoothies to ice cream to lattes. If you are a dog ow…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Dogs Eat Sugar Cane? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Sugar Cane? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

If you feel like chewing on sugar cane, the worst that will happen is that you'll need to give your teeth a really good clean and you’ll need some dental floss…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Can Hamsters Eat Radishes? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Hamsters Eat Radishes? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Hamsters are common small pets kept by many families across the world. While there are thought to be at least 19 different species of hamster, only around 5 of…

Annaliese Morgan
By Annaliese Morgan
What Can Parrots Eat? 10 Vet-Approved Human Foods Safe for Parrots

What Can Parrots Eat? 10 Vet-Approved Human Foods Safe for Parrots

Indoor birds are popular pets and some members of the order Psittaciformes, which contains approximately 400 species of parrots, are often the top choices for…

Annaliese Morgan
By Annaliese Morgan
Why Does My Cat Have Black Boogers? 4 Vet-Approved Common Reasons

Why Does My Cat Have Black Boogers? 4 Vet-Approved Common Reasons

The term “booger” often tends to make people laugh, especially kids! But when it comes to our beloved pets, this word doesn't always equate to goofy and charmi…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal