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Dr. Paola Cuevas

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How To Train a Labradoodle: 15 Vet Reviewed Tips

How To Train a Labradoodle: 15 Vet Reviewed Tips

If you own one, you know that Labradoodles are friendly, affectionate, and intelligent dogs, thanks to the genes passed down to them from their Labrador Retrie…

Gregory Iacono
By Gregory Iacono
Where Did Axolotls Come From? Origin, History & Vet Approved Facts

Where Did Axolotls Come From? Origin, History & Vet Approved Facts

Axolotls have some impressive gills on either side of their head. These help them breathe underwater, though they also have lungs that enable them to breathe a…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Heart Rate Is Normal for a Cat? Vet-Reviewed Advice

What Heart Rate Is Normal for a Cat? Vet-Reviewed Advice

If you are cuddling with your cat and you feel their heart beating fast or slow, you may wonder if something is wrong. After all, what is a normal heart rate f…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Much Space Does My Rabbit Need? Vet Reviewed Health & Safety Tips

How Much Space Does My Rabbit Need? Vet Reviewed Health & Safety Tips

As a responsible pet owner, you might wonder how much space a rabbit needs to stay happy, healthy, and comfortable. In short, they should have at least 8 squar…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
How to Litter Train a Rabbit: Our Vet’s 6 Tips & Tricks

How to Litter Train a Rabbit: Our Vet’s 6 Tips & Tricks

If you own a rabbit, you know they can be quite messy and require multiple cleanups, causing many people to wonder if they can train them to use a litter box.…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
Do Rabbits Fart? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Do Rabbits Fart? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Farting is a natural part of the digestive process for many animals, including rabbits. You might only hear or smell your rabbit passing gas on rare occasions,…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Labradoodles Be Service Dogs? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Labradoodles Be Service Dogs? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Labradoodles are the gorgeous, affectionate, and energetic dogs you get when you mix a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. Since the first Labradoodle was develop…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Do Cats Get Mange? Vet Reviewed Signs, Causes & Treatment

How Do Cats Get Mange? Vet Reviewed Signs, Causes & Treatment

Cat mange is a skin disease caused by parasitic mites. Some of its signs are excessive scratching, fur loss, and redness, which it also shares with other felin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Do I Protect My Bird from Theft? 13 Tips and Tricks

How Do I Protect My Bird from Theft? 13 Tips and Tricks

Birds can become just as important a part of the family as pet dogs or cats, while the high price tag attached to some, especially the larger parrot species, m…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones
Is My Border Collie Pregnant? 4 Signs & Vet-Approved Tests

Is My Border Collie Pregnant? 4 Signs & Vet-Approved Tests

Whether a deliberate breeding effort or an accident, a pregnant Border Collie comes with a lot of responsibility. Unfortunately, there’s no home pregnancy test…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove