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Dr. Lauren Demos

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Does Health Monitoring Cat Litter Work? Facts & FAQ (Vet-Reviewed)

Does Health Monitoring Cat Litter Work? Facts & FAQ (Vet-Reviewed)

Approximately 46.5 million households in the United States own a cat,1 and if you’re part of this statistic, chances are you’ve stumbled across an advert for h…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Kiwi? Vet-Approved Nutritional Benefits & Facts

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Kiwi? Vet-Approved Nutritional Benefits & Facts

Kiwi is a very popular fruit for human consumption because it is packed with fiber and brimming with antioxidants. This green fruit also contains folate and a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Is My Parakeet Shaking? Vet Approved Facts & Care Tips

Why Is My Parakeet Shaking? Vet Approved Facts & Care Tips

Noticing that your parakeet is shaking can be alarming, but it doesn't always mean something sinister is happening behind the scenes. In some cases, a shiverin…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How to Make a Parakeet Nesting Box: 3 Vet-Verified Methods You Can Make Today

How to Make a Parakeet Nesting Box: 3 Vet-Verified Methods You Can Make Today

When your parakeets are in a loving mood or you are specifically breeding parakeets, you’ll need the right setup so that they can mate in a healthy, safe way.…

Codee Chessher
By Codee Chessher
Why Does My Cat Keep Getting Poop Stuck to Their Bum? Vet-Reviewed Reasons & How to Remove It

Why Does My Cat Keep Getting Poop Stuck to Their Bum? Vet-Reviewed Reasons & How to Remove It

It's an unpleasant experience when your cat jumps up onto your lap for a cuddle, and you get a whiff of a nasty smell, only to find that they have poop stuck t…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
Can Bearded Dragons Eat Basil? Vet-Approved Benefits & Tips

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Basil? Vet-Approved Benefits & Tips

Bearded dragons are popular exotic pets in the United States. They are relatively easy to look after (for a reptile), charismatic, and friendly. However, like…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane
Can Parrots Eat Pecans? Vet-Verified Facts & Health Guide

Can Parrots Eat Pecans? Vet-Verified Facts & Health Guide

It's no secret that our parrots can delight in all sorts of seeds, grains, fruits, and veggies. They are quite the connoisseurs of anything plant-based. Howeve…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Can Parrots Eat Almonds? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Can Parrots Eat Almonds? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Parrots can eat a wide variety of foods, and many parrots enjoy eating all kinds of nuts and seeds. Almonds are a popular snack amongst parrots, and they’re sa…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
My Cat Has a Bald Spot Above Their Eye: Should I Be Worried? Vet-Approved Causes & Care Tips

My Cat Has a Bald Spot Above Their Eye: Should I Be Worried? Vet-Approved Causes & Care Tips

Cats are mysterious and have reclusive tendencies that make it hard to tell when something’s wrong with them. When you notice that your cat has a strange bald…

Codee Chessher
By Codee Chessher
How to Bathe a Parakeet: 4 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

How to Bathe a Parakeet: 4 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Bathing an animal is often dreaded even by the most devoted pet parent, but if your companion is a parakeet, we've got some good news—birds bathe themselves. A…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson