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Dr. Karyn Kanowski

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How Smart Are Cats? Our Vet Explains

How Smart Are Cats? Our Vet Explains

Depending whom you ask, you may get answers at either end of the spectrum. Some people would say that cats aren’t smart because you can’t always teach them to…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
What Is the Ideal Temperature for a Pacman Frog? Vet Approved Facts & Care Tips

What Is the Ideal Temperature for a Pacman Frog? Vet Approved Facts & Care Tips

You can’t help but smile when you see a Pacman Frog. Its name couldn’t be more appropriate. You may also see it called the Argentinian Horned Frog, which provi…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Bean Sprouts? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Bean Sprouts? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Your bearded dragon is an omnivore, meaning they eat both plant and animal material to stay healthy. Young juvenile bearded Dragons need a diet consisting of a…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Sage? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Sage? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Bearded Dragons are omnivores that, in the wild, eat a combination of insects and plant matter. As pets, they are ideally given similar insects to those eaten…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Mint Leaves? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Mint Leaves? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Bearded dragons are great pets for first-time reptile owners because of their low maintenance needs and social personalities. They’re non-picky omnivores that…

Codee Chessher
By Codee Chessher
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Oregano? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Oregano? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

As a bearded dragon parent, you know your pet needs plenty of veggies, but what about herbs? While we tend to think of herbs as seasoning for “real” foods, whe…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
How to Pick Up a French Bulldog: 10 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Pick Up a French Bulldog: 10 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

French Bulldogs are small and sweet dogs. Many Frenchies are small enough that they can easily be picked up. Many people like to grab their dogs, pick them up…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
How Do Turtles Mate? Vet-Reviewed Reproduction Facts & FAQ

How Do Turtles Mate? Vet-Reviewed Reproduction Facts & FAQ

If you’re a turtle lover, you probably like knowing anything and everything about these amazing reptiles. For example, how do turtles mate? What happens during…

Visnja Radosavljevic
By Visnja Radosavljevic
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Maggots? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Maggots? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Have you ever peered into your bearded dragon's cage and wondered, "Hey, can my bearded dragon munch on maggots?" If so, you're not alone! This question pops u…

Melody Russell
By Melody Russell
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Olives? Vet-Approved Feeding Facts

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Olives? Vet-Approved Feeding Facts

Juvenile bearded dragons typically eat a diet heavy in insects to provide them with the necessary protein and other nutrients to support growth and development…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers