Why Is My Pet’s Gum Color Turning Pale Pink or White?. As a pet owner, you’ve probably peeked inside your dog’s mouth during a yawn or caught a glimpse of your cat’s gums during a stretch. Healthy gums in both dogs and cats should have a moist, bubblegum-pink color . This rosy hue is a…
Sudden Shivering in Dogs Without Cold Weather: A Veterinarian’s Guide. So your dog is shaking on a hot day. One minute your pup is happily basking in the sun, then suddenly is trembling and shaking. It’s time to check the thermostat, put your hand on his ears, and panic a little-you’re not sure how serious…
Is Black Soldier Fly Larva Protein Safe for Dogs with Severe Allergies?. Limited veterinary evidence indicates BSF larva protein may be safe for use in dogs with food allergy, because it is a novel source of proteins in which allergic dogs have had minimal exposure. A 2025 clinical trial reported no adverse effects in dogs…
Brink of the Bite: Can Cats Eat Cooked Rabbit Meat?. Quick Summary: Yes, rabbits are safe for cats to consume occasionally in small, fully cooked, unseasoned, boneless portions. Rabbit is a lean, protein-rich meat that is suitable for a feline diet as long as it is prepared to an appropriate internal temperature, is served plain…
I am a veterinarian and a dog lover, and I have treated far too many hot, dehydrated, and bored dogs on boring days like these. I am also a content creator, and I know that pet parents want tried-and-true, safe, easy, and affordable solutions that we can actually recommend. Frozen bone broth pup-sicles are one…
Reducing Cat Dander and Hair Allergies Say the words “cat” and “allergy,” and I am guaranteed to get a tired but sympathetic eyeroll from anyone I am talking to. Cat allergies impact anywhere from 10 to 20% of the human population, and often are cited as the most common health complaint I hear from cat…
Sanitize Plastic Dog Toys As a veterinarian, I regularly remind pet parents that your dog’s toys can harbor more bacteria than a toilet seat. Think about it: your dog chews on a toy, drops it on the floor, rolls it in the yard, buries it, then picks it up and chews on it again. That…
Is Baking Soda Safe to Absorb Pet You know you can count on me, your vet, when it comes to having to de-odorize your house of Fido’s accidents. The smell is embarrassing and infuriating, and often pet-owners just go to the pantry for baking soda (is it really safe though? And is it effective?)Truth is,…
Assist a Dog with Hind Leg There’s one of the worst heartbreaks an animal guardian can endure: knowing your sweet, senior dog can’t quite make it outside for a potty. And as your veterinarian, I truly understand the anxiety and helplessness you feel when hind legs are giving out, whether it’s from arthritis, a nasty…
What Foods Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs Being a veterinarian, one of the most common emergency visit that walks through the door involves pets getting into things they shouldn’t. While many of us enjoy sharing What Foods Are Toxic to Cats and Dogs just a bite or two at the dinner table with our…