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Dr. Amanda Charles

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Can Dogs Eat Frosted Mini-Wheats? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Frosted Mini-Wheats? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

It’s difficult to resist those puppy dog eyes when your pup begs for a bite of your food during meal times. And while sometimes it’s fine to give your dog a ta…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Dogs Eat Veal? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Veal? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

For dogs, protein is a vital component of their diet. The essential amino acids found in protein are vital for a dog's growth and health. Protein can come from…

Hanh Duong
By Hanh Duong
Does Peppermint Oil Kill Fleas? Safety & Effectiveness Revealed

Does Peppermint Oil Kill Fleas? Safety & Effectiveness Revealed

Pet owners understandably sometimes look towards more natural remedies to get a handle on flea problems. Unfortunately in the case of peppermint oil (and many…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
What Type of Fruit Can Bearded Dragons Eat? Vet-Approved Treats

What Type of Fruit Can Bearded Dragons Eat? Vet-Approved Treats

Feeding your bearded dragon isn’t like feeding a cat or dog. It has very particular dietary needs, and they don’t sell canned beardie food at the pet store to…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Can Dogs Eat Tahini? Vet-Reviewed Precautions & Benefits

Can Dogs Eat Tahini? Vet-Reviewed Precautions & Benefits

If you love Middle Eastern food, you’ve probably had tahini. If not, this is a condiment made from ground sesame (and is a vital ingredient in hummus!). It’s p…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Dogs Eat Tripe? Vet Reviewed Facts and FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Tripe? Vet Reviewed Facts and FAQ

Tripe is the stomach of grazing animals (aka ruminants), including cows, bison, and sheep, and it's relatively popular among humans in some cultures. You might…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
Do Rabbits Have Long Tails? Rabbit Anatomy Explained

Do Rabbits Have Long Tails? Rabbit Anatomy Explained

Humans have used rabbits for meat and fur for centuries, but they’ve also been popular companion animals since the Victorian Era. Most domestic rabbits are rel…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Can Dogs Eat Cayenne Peppers? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Cayenne Peppers? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Cayenne peppers aren’t toxic to dogs, but unfortunately that doesn’t mean your dog can enjoy them. Thanks to the high amount of capsaicin, cayenne peppers can…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Are Coffee Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQs

Are Coffee Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQs

Coffee is a staple in our lives. We use coffee beans from the most well-known coffee plant to extract caffeine, which is used in several products such as choco…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane
Why Does My Dog Smell Like Burnt Hair or Rubber? 4 Vet Reviewed Reasons & FAQs

Why Does My Dog Smell Like Burnt Hair or Rubber? 4 Vet Reviewed Reasons & FAQs

Dog owners often get used to the interesting odors coming from their pets and are surprised when house guests wrinkle their noses when they walk in. Sometimes,…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove