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Dr. Karyn Kanowski

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Do Turtles Recognize Their Owners? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Do Turtles Recognize Their Owners? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

The love we have for our pets can be enormous, but sometimes, it can be challenging to tell if our pets feel the same about us. This is especially true with re…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
How To Store Homemade Dog Food: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

How To Store Homemade Dog Food: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

These days, more owners are choosing to make their pet’s food themselves. Like human food, making homemade dog food involves planning, shopping, cutting, chopp…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
Do Female Dogs Have Periods? Vet-Approved Facts & Tips

Do Female Dogs Have Periods? Vet-Approved Facts & Tips

When adopting a dog, there are many things to take into consideration, including their breed, size, and health issues. With female dogs, reproductive cycles ar…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
Is Cat Constipation an Emergency? Vet-Reviewed Facts, Signs & Treatment

Is Cat Constipation an Emergency? Vet-Reviewed Facts, Signs & Treatment

It is natural to be concerned when our feline companions show signs of discomfort or ill health, but sometimes it’s hard to tell how urgent a situation is. Cat…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Is Coconut Oil Safe for Dogs? Our Vet Explains

Is Coconut Oil Safe for Dogs? Our Vet Explains

We live in an age of an almost infinite number of products, treatments, supplements, and remedies, and with the voices of influencers often drowning out those…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Can Turtles Eat Raspberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Can Turtles Eat Raspberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutritional Facts & FAQ

Turtles can eat an assortment of fruit as part of a healthy diet, but are raspberries one of these fruits? Yes, your turtle can (and likely will!) enjoy raspbe…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Celery? Vet-Approved Nutritional Facts

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Celery? Vet-Approved Nutritional Facts

Bearded dragons are omnivorous reptiles, meaning they eat both plant and animal material. While young beardies eat primarily insects and few vegetables, the re…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Can a Dog Die from Separation Anxiety? Our Vet Explains

Can a Dog Die from Separation Anxiety? Our Vet Explains

The bond between a dog and their owner is something very special. Not only do we see our pooches as our best friends, they often see us as their entire lives,…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Can Tortoises Eat Kale? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Tortoises Eat Kale? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Cute and quiet, tortoises live for up to 150 years and, provided their environment is set up correctly, are very undemanding pets. In the wild, 90% of their di…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Tortoises Eat Blueberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Tortoises Eat Blueberries? Vet-Reviewed Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Tortoises, such as the Sulcata Tortoise and the Russian Tortoise, thrive in captivity when their needs are met, including a proper diet with hay, leafy greens,…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove