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What Is Ash in Dog Food? Our Vet Answers

What Is Ash in Dog Food? Our Vet Answers

When you think of the word “ash,” dog food probably doesn’t come to mind. However, the fact is that ash can be listed in your dog’s food. This may sound odd, b…

Dr. Paola Cuevas
By Dr. Paola Cuevas
How Do Dogs Play? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

How Do Dogs Play? Vet-Verified Facts & Tips

All dogs need exercise, and playtime is a fun way to accomplish that. But dogs are individuals, and playtime can look different for each pup. How dogs play dep…

Cassandra Kyser
By Cassandra Kyser
How to Calm Down a Cat in the Car: 8 Vet-Approved Ways

How to Calm Down a Cat in the Car: 8 Vet-Approved Ways

The world is rapidly changing. So are pet owners. What does this mean? More and more of them are deciding that traveling with their cats is something they want…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Cats Like Scratching Posts So Much? Vet Approved Benefits & Facts

Why Do Cats Like Scratching Posts So Much? Vet Approved Benefits & Facts

There are scratching posts at every pet store and everywhere you look online. You may be on the fence about offering one to your finicky feline. Will they even…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
My Dog Has Tapeworms, How Should I Clean My House? Vet-Approved Guide

My Dog Has Tapeworms, How Should I Clean My House? Vet-Approved Guide

Cleaning up after tapeworms requires several steps, including treating your pup for tapeworms, clearing up the flea infestation, and doing a deep cleaning of y…

Krysha Thayer
By Krysha Thayer
How Long Does It Take to Train a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

How Long Does It Take to Train a Dog? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

Are you adopting a puppy soon and are curious about what to expect when it comes to training? Or maybe you have an older dog who needs to learn a few manners a…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
French Bulldog Grooming: 9 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

French Bulldog Grooming: 9 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Sweet and adorable, French Bulldogs are among the easiest dogs to care for when it comes to their grooming needs. Their short fur and big ears don’t need much…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Long Does It Take to Potty Train a Dog? Vet-Approved Tips

How Long Does It Take to Potty Train a Dog? Vet-Approved Tips

Potty training, or housetraining, your dog is an important training experience for your new puppy. It takes time, patience, and consistency, however. Most pupp…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Long Does It Take for Cats to Give Birth? Vet-Approved Facts & Stages

How Long Does It Take for Cats to Give Birth? Vet-Approved Facts & Stages

When people are pregnant, we buy every book under the sun and do tons of research to prepare for the big event. But when a cat is pregnant, we may not know whe…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
13 Essential Australian Shepherd Supplies & Products: 2026 Vet-Reviewed Guide

13 Essential Australian Shepherd Supplies & Products: 2026 Vet-Reviewed Guide

Bringing home a new Australian Shepherd puppy is an exciting time. You want to be as prepared as possible so you can focus on spending time and bonding with yo…

Jessica Rossetti
By Jessica Rossetti