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Dr. Joanna Woodnutt

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My Dog Ate a Diaper! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate a Diaper! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

Bringing your newborn home for the first time is very exciting. However, among the smiles and cuddles, there are late nights, early mornings, and an extensive…

Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
My Dog Ate a ChapStick: Here’s What to Do (Our Vet Answers)

My Dog Ate a ChapStick: Here’s What to Do (Our Vet Answers)

Imagine you come home to find a chewed ChapStick lid but no tube of lip balm to be found. Or an empty chewed Vaseline pot. Or perhaps you catch your canine fri…

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By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
My Dog Ate Corn Cobs! Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Dog Ate Corn Cobs! Our Vet Explains What to Do

Whether your dog stole one from the bin when you weren’t looking or your well-meaning friend gave your dog a corn cob as a chew toy, you’re not alone. It’s qui…

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By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
My Dog Ate a Nylabone: Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Dog Ate a Nylabone: Our Vet Explains What to Do

Sometimes, despite our best efforts at choosing "indestructible" and safe toys for our dogs, they find a way to do more than just get their teeth into them. Ev…

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By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
My Dog Ate an Ant Trap! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate an Ant Trap! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

Ants are fascinating little creatures. They work together in huge colonies toward a common goal; they build extensive networks of underground tunnels and embod…

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By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
My Dog Ate Raw Chicken! Our Vet Explains What to Do

My Dog Ate Raw Chicken! Our Vet Explains What to Do

You’re prepping for a barbeque. The pièce de résistance? Beer can chicken, of course! You turn around to reach for the seasoning and even before you seat the b…

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By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
My Dog Ate Baking Soda! Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate Baking Soda! Here's What to Do (Vet Answer)

Some dogs are incredibly fussy and won’t eat anything except their chosen biscuit brand. Others will eat everything from garbage to roadkill. Some are a weird…

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By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt
My Dog Ate a Toothpick! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

My Dog Ate a Toothpick! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)

Unfortunately, it’s surprisingly common for dogs to eat toothpicks, especially since toothpicks are often used to skewer foods. Most dogs that eat toothpicks h…

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By Dr. Joanna Woodnutt