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Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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How Do Dogs Feel Pain? Vet-Verified Facts

How Do Dogs Feel Pain? Vet-Verified Facts

Perhaps you’re playing fetch with your dog outside. Suddenly, your pup yelps and is evidently in pain. What your pet is experiencing is not too different from…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Cats Eat Asparagus? Vet-Reviewed Facts

Can Cats Eat Asparagus? Vet-Reviewed Facts

There’s nothing like a salmon dinner with a healthy side of asparagus. When you are whipping up your tasty meal for dinner, you may be left wondering if your c…

Lindsey Lawson
By Lindsey Lawson
Why Does My Dog Pee on His Blanket? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Dog Pee on His Blanket? 9 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, it can be frustrating to discover that your dog is peeing on their blanket or dog bed. It can be messy to clean up an…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Is Oxalis (Shamrock Plant) Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Tips

Is Oxalis (Shamrock Plant) Poisonous to Cats? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Tips

We all know the shamrock plant (Oxalis), also known as sorrel or good luck plant, for being the harbinger of good luck and fortune. These pretty little plants…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
11 Worst Cat Breeds for First-Time Owners (Vet-Verified Info & Pictures)

11 Worst Cat Breeds for First-Time Owners (Vet-Verified Info & Pictures)

Many people, especially those who have never owned cats, mistakenly believe that cats are just cats and that there are no notable differences between individua…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
What Should I Do if My Dog Won’t Pee in the Rain? 6 Vet-Approved Tips

What Should I Do if My Dog Won’t Pee in the Rain? 6 Vet-Approved Tips

Sure, our canine companions are rough and tough until a few raindrops fall—then it’s suddenly a different story. Some dogs are petrified of rain or storms whil…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Far Can Cats See? Vet-Reviewed Feline Vision Facts

How Far Can Cats See? Vet-Reviewed Feline Vision Facts

As notorious hunters, cats are expected to have perfect vision. Their ability to spot mice scurrying around is impressive, as is their night vision. However, i…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Are Corn Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Are Corn Plants Toxic to Cats? Vet-Approved Facts and Safety Guide

Houseplants can brighten any room and add a nice touch to your décor, including corn plants. In a 2015 study, houseplants can even provide physical and psychol…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
6 Vet-Approved Homemade Dog Pee Repellents That Actually Work!

6 Vet-Approved Homemade Dog Pee Repellents That Actually Work!

Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it also means potty training is right around the corner. Or perhaps your older dog has decided to start marking in t…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Is My Cat Licking the Floor? 7 Vet-Approved Reasons

Why Is My Cat Licking the Floor? 7 Vet-Approved Reasons

As cat owners, we know that cats do weird things sometimes. Most of their behaviors can be brushed off as feline weirdness, but some can make us wonder about t…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove