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Dr. Paola Cuevas

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Hyperkeratosis in Dogs: Vet-Explained Symptoms & Treatment

Hyperkeratosis in Dogs: Vet-Explained Symptoms & Treatment

A dog’s nose should be moist and smooth, not ragged and dried out. Similarly, their paw pads are supposed to feel a bit like soft leather. They shouldn’t be ro…

Dean Eby
By Dean Eby
5 Home Remedies for Dry & Cracked Paw Pads - Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

5 Home Remedies for Dry & Cracked Paw Pads - Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Dog paw pads are known for being rough and dry to the touch, which can be a cause for concern for dog owners. There are a few reasons why paw pads can be dry o…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Activated Charcoal for Dogs: Vet Reviewed Info & Expert Tips

Activated Charcoal for Dogs: Vet Reviewed Info & Expert Tips

If the veterinarian has prescribed activated charcoal for your dog, it likely has diarrhea, stomach problems, or has ingested poison, and you want to know more…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can I Treat My Dog’s Hot Spots with Coconut Oil? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQs

Can I Treat My Dog’s Hot Spots with Coconut Oil? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQs

Hot spots are a common canine condition. Many dogs will experience hot spots, which means many owners will have to find a cure. While you can obviously take yo…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Get Rid of Dog Fleas: 4 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Get Rid of Dog Fleas: 4 Vet-Approved Steps

You’re brushing your dog one day and your stomach drops...you notice evidence of fleas or “flea dust” in your dog’s hair! Immediately you think of how disgusti…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Dog Tail Meanings: Vet-Reviewed Guide to the Different Positions

Dog Tail Meanings: Vet-Reviewed Guide to the Different Positions

Paul Watzlawick famously stated, “One can not communicate,” and that’s certainly true of our canine pals. Dogs are always telling us how they feel. We might no…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Dogs Get Stuck When They Mate? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQs

Why Do Dogs Get Stuck When They Mate? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQs

If you’re planning on breeding your dogs, you’ve probably done your homework on dog mating. One of the common problems that you’re likely to have stumbled upon…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
7 Natural Home Remedies for Dog Stuffy Noses & Colds - Vet Approved Advice

7 Natural Home Remedies for Dog Stuffy Noses & Colds - Vet Approved Advice

Has your pup been sniffling, snuffling, and sneezing? Believe it or not, dogs can get colds too. Pooches are particularly susceptible to upper respiratory issu…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Is the Runt of the Dog Litter? Meaning, Myths, & Vet-Approved Facts

What Is the Runt of the Dog Litter? Meaning, Myths, & Vet-Approved Facts

He’s the smallest one in the litter by a long shot. It’s hard not to feel sorry for the runt. It’s probably evident right from birth that he’s going to struggl…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Make Your Dog Poop Quickly: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Make Your Dog Poop Quickly: 6 Vet-Approved Tips

As a pup parent, you may have experienced those annoying situations where your pooch seems too occupied to poop. This can cause frustration, especially if the…

Oliver Jones
By Oliver Jones