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Dr. Amanda Charles

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My Dog’s Lips Are Turning Pink: Vet-Reviewed Advice & Recommendations

My Dog’s Lips Are Turning Pink: Vet-Reviewed Advice & Recommendations

Most dogs have black or darkly pigmented lips, but they can vary in color depending on the breed. If your dog’s lips turn pink, you’ll notice the difference, b…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Can Dogs Eat Jolly Ranchers? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Can Dogs Eat Jolly Ranchers? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

If there is a holiday with lots of candy around, or you simply just have some candy in your home, it’s always possible for your dog to get into it. Lots of can…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Skin Tags on Cats: Vet Approved Signs, Causes & Care

Skin Tags on Cats: Vet Approved Signs, Causes & Care

If, during your regular grooming session with your cat, you happen to notice a strange growth on their skin, your first reaction is probably panic. Many skin c…

Jana Blagojevic
By Jana Blagojevic
Can You Give Dogs Ibuprofen for Pain Relief? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can You Give Dogs Ibuprofen for Pain Relief? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

If you notice your pup isn’t acting like itself lately, one possible reason could be that it is in pain. No one likes to see their pet hurting, so it’s only na…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Can Dogs Eat Gyro Meat? Vet Reviewed Dietary Guidance

Can Dogs Eat Gyro Meat? Vet Reviewed Dietary Guidance

When sharing human food with dogs, preparation is incredibly important. Added spices and seasonings can change a perfectly healthy treat into something that ca…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
When Can Kittens Eat Dry Food for the First Time? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQs

When Can Kittens Eat Dry Food for the First Time? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQs

Whether kittens are raised by their mother or bottle-fed by humans, they rely on the nutrition of mom’s milk or kitten formula to power their growth for the fi…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
What Vaccines Do Kittens Need? Vet-Approved Advice

What Vaccines Do Kittens Need? Vet-Approved Advice

Young cats, like young humans, are still developing robust immune systems. This temporary weakness leaves kittens vulnerable to catching deadly diseases as the…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Do Rabbits Get Cold at Night? Vet Approved Facts & Tips To Keep Them Warm

Do Rabbits Get Cold at Night? Vet Approved Facts & Tips To Keep Them Warm

Don't let the rabbit's small and fragile appearance fool you. These adorable little creatures are surprisingly hardy when facing the elements. Wild and most do…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Butter? Vet-Approved Health Review

Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Butter? Vet-Approved Health Review

Our dogs want to eat several human foods, but that doesn’t always mean that they should eat them. However, if your dog has been begging for a bite of sunflower…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
Can Dogs Eat Anise Seed? Vet Approved Health Review

Can Dogs Eat Anise Seed? Vet Approved Health Review

As dog lovers, we must exercise our due diligence and understand which foods are safe and which are unsafe for our beloved pups. If you use anise seed in your…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson