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How to Take Care of a Bearded Dragon: Vet Approved Tips

How to Take Care of a Bearded Dragon: Vet Approved Tips

Bearded dragons make fantastic pets as they are very docile and are considered relatively easy to care for among reptiles. But they’re only easy to care for on…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Are Bearded Dragons Good Pets? Vet Reviewed Pros & Cons

Are Bearded Dragons Good Pets? Vet Reviewed Pros & Cons

Bearded dragons are extremely popular lizards among reptile enthusiasts. They're attractive small- to medium-sized lizards with huge personalities and friendly…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Hemp Oil for Dogs: Vet Reviewed Facts, Pros & Cons

Hemp Oil for Dogs: Vet Reviewed Facts, Pros & Cons

Disclaimer: The information about these products has been fact-checked by one of our licensed veterinarians, but the purpose of this post is not to diagnose il…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Can Dogs Eat Beef Stew? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Beef Stew? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Beef stew is a hearty and healthy meal, especially in the colder months when we can’t get enough. A pot of beef stew is prepared with nutritious ingredients, a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Hypoallergenic Herding Dogs: 6 Vet-Approved Breeds (With Info & Pictures)

Hypoallergenic Herding Dogs: 6 Vet-Approved Breeds (With Info & Pictures)

Characterized by long, flowing double coats, popular herding dogs such as the Border Collie shed year-round and also “blow” their coat biannually. During this…

Brooke Bundy
By Brooke Bundy
Is Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Cats Effective? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Is Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Cats Effective? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Radioactive iodine is a treatment option for cats with hyperthyroidism, a disease caused by overactive thyroid glands producing increased amounts of thyroid ho…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
My Dog's Paw Is Bleeding, What Should I Do? Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Tips

My Dog's Paw Is Bleeding, What Should I Do? Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Tips

If there is one area of a dog's body that we don't pay much attention to, it is certainly their paws. As dog owners, we seem to think that their feet are invin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Is My Dog's Paw Swollen? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Dog's Paw Swollen? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Your dog’s paws are a fascinating part of their body—they are durable and weatherproof. However, they’re not indestructible, and their paw pads are sensitive t…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
How to Remove a Tick From a Cat: 5 Vet-Approved Expert Tips

How to Remove a Tick From a Cat: 5 Vet-Approved Expert Tips

Depending on where you live, ticks can be prevalent during the warmer months of the year. If you have cats, you will need to check them carefully for ticks dur…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
How Does a Vet Take a Dog’s Blood Pressure? Vet Approved Step-By-Step Guide

How Does a Vet Take a Dog’s Blood Pressure? Vet Approved Step-By-Step Guide

Just like us, dogs can suffer from blood pressure issues, more commonly high blood pressure- known as hypertension. In order to diagnose this, vets will measur…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock