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Dr. Rebecca MacMillan

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan

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Sentinel Spectrum vs Sentinel: Key Differences (Vet Answer)

Sentinel Spectrum vs Sentinel: Key Differences (Vet Answer)

With so many treatments on the market, it can be tricky to know which parasite product to choose for our pets. Even more so when existing brands release a new…

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
By Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
Depression in Dogs (Vet Answer): Signs, Causes & Treatments

Depression in Dogs (Vet Answer): Signs, Causes & Treatments

Depression is something that is well recognized in humans, but what about dogs? Do they suffer from depression too? It can certainly seem that way at times, wi…

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
By Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
Dog Attacked by Porcupine? Our Vet Explains What to Do

Dog Attacked by Porcupine? Our Vet Explains What to Do

The warmer months of the year see an increase in porcupine activity. This medium-sized mammal has a body covered in spikey quills and tends to emerge at nightt…

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
By Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
Dog Got Scratched by a Cat? Our Vet Explains What to Do

Dog Got Scratched by a Cat? Our Vet Explains What to Do

There’s a popular adage when it comes to fighting that goes "Fight like cats and dogs"—and this is so commonly used for a reason! Cats and dogs can clash, with…

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
By Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
Milk Thistle for Dogs: Vet Explained Benefits and Uses

Milk Thistle for Dogs: Vet Explained Benefits and Uses

You may have heard of the dietary supplement milk thistle, something that is often used to help both humans and dogs with liver disease. But what is milk thist…

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
By Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
Dog Bit by Copperhead Snake? Our Vet Explains What To Do

Dog Bit by Copperhead Snake? Our Vet Explains What To Do

Snake bites are not an everyday occurrence, so when they do happen it feels very scary and worrying. Dogs can get bitten in an unprovoked manner such as accide…

Dr. Rebecca MacMillan
By Dr. Rebecca MacMillan