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Dr. Lauren Demos

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Can Dogs Eat Cupcakes? Vet Reviewed Facts & Advice

Can Dogs Eat Cupcakes? Vet Reviewed Facts & Advice

When birthdays or the festive season fast approaches us there is always much excitement in the air—as well as gift giving and plenty of food for the whole fami…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
Does Stress Give Cats Diarrhea? Vet-Approved Explanation

Does Stress Give Cats Diarrhea? Vet-Approved Explanation

Have you ever noticed how you suddenly need to use the bathroom before a job interview or a first date? Stress and anxiety can turn your cat's bowels loose too…

Brooke Bundy
By Brooke Bundy
Is A Tortoiseshell Cat Hypoallergenic? What You Need to Know!

Is A Tortoiseshell Cat Hypoallergenic? What You Need to Know!

A tortoiseshell is not a cat breed. Instead, it's a black, red or orange, and brown coat pattern that resembles peanut butter chocolate fudge. It can be brindl…

Brooke Bundy
By Brooke Bundy
Can Dogs Catch Colds From Cats? Important Facts to Know

Can Dogs Catch Colds From Cats? Important Facts to Know

Humans and cats 1 can all get cold-like symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, and congestion, which is technically an upper respiratory infection. But what…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Is Lemongrass Poisonous to Dogs? Safety Tips & Signs of Ingestion

Is Lemongrass Poisonous to Dogs? Safety Tips & Signs of Ingestion

Unless you prepare Vietnamese or Thai food regularly, you might not be too familiar with the culinary herb lemongrass. It looks like a bunch of green onions, o…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Dogs Eat Frosted Flakes? Vet Reviewed Facts & Nutrition Info

Can Dogs Eat Frosted Flakes? Vet Reviewed Facts & Nutrition Info

When eating your breakfast of frosted flakes cereal, you might be wondering if you can share a bit of these cereal flakes with your dog. Although there are no…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Can Dogs Eat Leeks? Vet Reviewed Nutrition & Facts

Can Dogs Eat Leeks? Vet Reviewed Nutrition & Facts

Leeks might not be the most popular vegetable, but it has caught the attention of social media with over a 32% bump in conversations.1 You’re most likely to fi…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Dogs Eat Goji Berries? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Can Dogs Eat Goji Berries? Vet Reviewed Nutrition Facts

Goji berries, or wolfberries, are red berries native to Asia that have been used for hundreds of years as a superfood and medicine. People have recently been c…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Dogs Eat Nopales? How Healthy Is It?

Can Dogs Eat Nopales? How Healthy Is It?

Nopales are the pads harvested from prickly pear cacti and they are a staple in certain areas of Mexican cuisine. While they are rich in antioxidants,1 vitamin…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
My Dog Is Licking Their Butt a Lot – Should I Be Worried?

My Dog Is Licking Their Butt a Lot – Should I Be Worried?

A dog that is constantly licking their butt is usually a sign that something is wrong. It is normal for a dog to occasionally clean their butt by licking it—it…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis