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Dr. Karyn Kanowski

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Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs: Vet Explains the Uses, Risks, & FAQ

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Dogs: Vet Explains the Uses, Risks, & FAQ

With millions of products, opinions, choices, and misinformation out there, it has become increasingly difficult to decide what is right for you and your dog.…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Should I Make My Dog Throw Up? Our Vet Explains

Should I Make My Dog Throw Up? Our Vet Explains

Picture this: it’s Saturday evening, you’ve just finished dinner, and now you are waiting for that delicious-looking chocolate cake to cool down so you can cut…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Can Tortoises Eat Sweet Potatoes? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Tortoises Eat Sweet Potatoes? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Being confused about the ideal diet for your pet is a normal and common occurrence. Being a tortoise parent can be particularly confusing, which is why you pro…

Jana Blagojevic
By Jana Blagojevic
Can Turtles Get Fat or Overweight? Vet-Approved Diet, Facts, & FAQ

Can Turtles Get Fat or Overweight? Vet-Approved Diet, Facts, & FAQ

Turtles have existed for roughly 200 million years, with more than 300 species in existence worldwide. Turtles have adapted to many different habitats over the…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Can Turtles Eat Potatoes? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts and FAQ

Can Turtles Eat Potatoes? Vet Approved Nutrition Facts and FAQ

Mashed, baked, roasted, or turned into delicious fries; potatoes are such a perfect food that it’s hard to imagine some creatures can’t eat them. If you’ve eve…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cauliflower? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Cauliflower? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Bearded dragons may be omnivores, but not all plant material is safe for them to consume. As a beardie owner, educating yourself on the vegetables, fruits, and…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
How Far Can Bloodhounds Smell? Vet-Approved Breed Facts

How Far Can Bloodhounds Smell? Vet-Approved Breed Facts

While all dogs are known to have amazingly sensitive noses, Bloodhounds are famous for their impeccable sense of smell; they are often referred to as “noses wi…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Tell if Your Cat Has a Broken Tail: 6 Vet Approved Signs

How to Tell if Your Cat Has a Broken Tail: 6 Vet Approved Signs

Did your cat just come home with an unusually bent tail, or maybe they got their tail accidentally closed in a door? Can cats break their tails? Yes, cats’ tai…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How Long Can Turtles Hold Their Breath? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

How Long Can Turtles Hold Their Breath? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

If you’re an owner of an aquatic turtle, then you probably already know that they seem to be able to stay underwater for a while—certainly longer than we can!…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
5 Whippet Health Issues You Need to Know (Vet Answer)

5 Whippet Health Issues You Need to Know (Vet Answer)

Fast, graceful, and more than a little bit needy, the Whippet has come a long way since their humble beginnings as “the poor man’s Greyhound,” which was popula…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski