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Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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Why Do Dogs Lick Their Wounds? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & When to Stop It

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Wounds? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & When to Stop It

If you have a pet dog, you’ve likely seen him lick his own wounds and maybe even yours. It’s even likely that you’ve watched your dog repeatedly lick one area…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Does My Dog Lick Metal Objects? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Does My Dog Lick Metal Objects? 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Dogs sometimes lick the strangest objects, some of which are more dangerous than others. Metal, for example, is one material that dogs often like to lick, but…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Does My Dog Lick the Couch? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

Why Does My Dog Lick the Couch? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

When you first notice your pooch licking the furniture, no red flags immediately come to mind. It seems like normal behavior when you only see it in moderation…

Dean Eby
By Dean Eby
How Much Does It Cost to Microchip a Dog? 2026 Price Guide

How Much Does It Cost to Microchip a Dog? 2026 Price Guide

It’s a dog owner’s worst nightmare: You come home to find your best friend missing, and you have no idea where they went. Maybe someone left the door open, or…

Quincy Miller
By Quincy Miller
Why Is My Dog Spending More Time Alone? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons & What to Do

Why Is My Dog Spending More Time Alone? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons & What to Do

We call dogs our best friends for a reason. We form strong bonds with our pets. Some people even go so far as to call themselves parents of the animals they ke…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Happens to a Dog Who Eats Table Scraps? Vet-Approved Facts

What Happens to a Dog Who Eats Table Scraps? Vet-Approved Facts

Most dogs will beg at the table, especially if you have something that smells particularly yummy. It can be very tempting to feed your canine scraps when they…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Can Dogs Carry Bed Bugs? Vet-Approved Facts & Advice

Can Dogs Carry Bed Bugs? Vet-Approved Facts & Advice

Bed bugs are a seemingly human-exclusive parasite. However, they can annoy and bother other species, including dogs. Bed bugs have evolved next to people, so t…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Why are Dogs so Loyal to Humans? Vet-Verified Advice

Why are Dogs so Loyal to Humans? Vet-Verified Advice

As diverse as breeds have become over the centuries, loyalty is one characteristic we expect from any dog. It’s easy to take for granted, but also something we…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Dog Has Diarrhea but Acts Fine? Vet-Reviewed Advice & FAQ

Dog Has Diarrhea but Acts Fine? Vet-Reviewed Advice & FAQ

It can be distressing when your dog isn’t feeling well, but what if they have diarrhea and seem to be fine? Should you be worried about this? Should you take t…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Why is My Puppy Peeing a Lot? Vet-Approved Facts & Advice

Why is My Puppy Peeing a Lot? Vet-Approved Facts & Advice

Puppies pee. A lot. But how much is too much? If you find yourself cleaning up after your brand new, absolutely adorable puppy (lucky that they’re so adorable!…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland