Dr. Iulia Mihai

Veterinarian

About

Iulia Mihai is a veterinarian with more than 13 years of experience in pet pathology, laboratory, and cancer. She studied at the University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania Iulia earned a master’s degree in equine and pet pathology and studied epithelial cancer for her Ph.D. Dr. Mihai's passions for internal medicine and parasitology inspired her to volunteer at the faculty’s clinic in her third year of college. She has worked in a couple of veterinary clinics over the years as an internal medicine specialist, and loves to write and educate pet parents about pet nutrition, behavior, and diseases.

Author's archive

Jan 23, 2026

My Dog Ate a Tampon! Our Vet Explains What to Do

If your dog has eaten an unused or used tampon, go to the ER immediately. If you cannot get to the veterinary clinic for various reasons, monitor your dog for…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Nov 6, 2025

Why Is My Dog Dry Heaving? Our Vet Explains the 7 Causes & What to Do

When vets see that a dog is dry heaving, they tend to assume the worst, but for good reason. Dry heaving in dogs is one of the signs of a medical emergency: ga…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Dec 23, 2025

Dog Nose Bleeds: Types, Causes & What to Do (Vet Answer)

The role of a dog’s nose is to keep warm and moisten the air that the dog breathes. The inside of the nose is covered with mucosa that is well vascularized, be…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Nov 25, 2025

Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? Toxicity Signs & What to Do (Vet Answer)

Dogs cannot eat chocolate because it is toxic to them. Chocolate is made from cocoa, which contains a substance toxic to dogs called theobromine. The toxicity…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Oct 29, 2026

My Dog Ate Styrofoam: Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)

Styrofoam or polystyrene foam is bad for dogs because they don't have the ability to digest plastic. Pieces of polystyrene foam can block your dog's intestines…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Oct 7, 2025

My Dog Ate Cat Poop: Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)

Ingestion of fecal matter, or coprophagia, is common in dogs. They may eat the feces of other animals or their own. Many dogs that eat cat poop are healthy and…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Oct 7, 2025

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Dogs? Our Vet Explains Its Health Benefits

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used by people for centuries in various ways: for cooking or cleaning or its medicinal properties. But is it just as good fo…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Dec 12, 2025

My Dog Ate Nutella: Our Vet Explains What to Do

Nutella or its generic versions are not safe products for dogs to eat because they contain chocolate and significant amounts of sugar and fat. While a small am…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Jan 5, 2026

Seresto vs Dewel: We Asked a Vet (2026 Update)

Both Seresto and Dewel offer protection against fleas and ticks for cats and dogs. Also, both products come in the form of a collar and work for 8 months, so y…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai

Mar 28, 2025

6 Common Goldfish Diseases: Our Vet Explains Treatment & Prevention

For many people, fish are the best pets. Besides the fact that they won't make messes in the house, they won't chew on your shoes or furniture, break your flow…

By Dr. Iulia Mihai