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Dr. Karyn Kanowski

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Can Dogs Eat Chicken Feet? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

Can Dogs Eat Chicken Feet? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

Chicken feet may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when looking for a dog treat, but they are worth considering. Not only can your dog eat chicke…

Hanh Duong
By Hanh Duong
How Long Do Macaw Parrots Live? Average Lifespan, Data, & Care

How Long Do Macaw Parrots Live? Average Lifespan, Data, & Care

As pets, macaws are among the most popular avian species. However, they can also present many challenges, and are not recommended for inexperienced bird owners…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Hamsters Eat Pomegranate? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Hamsters Eat Pomegranate? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

As pet owners, we're responsible for ensuring our pets eat a diet that provides the nutrition required to keep them healthy. For hamsters, a healthy diet consi…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
9 Things to Consider Before You Foster a Dog: Vet-Approved Tips

9 Things to Consider Before You Foster a Dog: Vet-Approved Tips

Sometimes, you want to lend your local animal shelter or rescue a hand, but you simply can’t take on another dog. You could donate money or volunteer a few hou…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Why Is My Dog Barking in Their Sleep? 4 Possible Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Is My Dog Barking in Their Sleep? 4 Possible Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Having a dog in the home is fun, and it seems as though they’re always doing one thing or another to keep us on our toes! Something you might have noticed your…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Hamsters Eat Hay? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Hamsters Eat Hay? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

As omnivores, hamsters in the wild have a diet that consists of plants and insects. However, domesticated hamsters primarily eat hamster pellets that you can f…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
How Long Do Irish Doodles Live? Average Lifespan, Data & Care

How Long Do Irish Doodles Live? Average Lifespan, Data & Care

The Irish Doodle is a designer dog that's a crossbreed of two fantastic dogs: The Irish Setter and a standard or miniature Poodle. Both were historically bred…

Hanh Duong
By Hanh Duong
How Long Do Dogs Bleed After Giving Birth? Our Vet Explains Facts & FAQ

How Long Do Dogs Bleed After Giving Birth? Our Vet Explains Facts & FAQ

If you are the proud owner of a brand-new canine family, you will want to make sure you are staying on top of everything your dog and her pups need. Part of th…

Dr. Karyn Kanowski
By Dr. Karyn Kanowski
Why Does My Dog Sleep So Much? 10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Dog Sleep So Much? 10 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Did you know that dogs spend around half their lives asleep? Sleep is a normal part of a dog's day, with the average dog sleeping for around 10-14 hours a day.…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
How to Take Care of Parakeet Eggs: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Take Care of Parakeet Eggs: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

If your female parakeet has been interacting with a male parakeet for several days in a quiet, undisturbed area, the chances for successful fertilization of he…

Annaliese Morgan
By Annaliese Morgan