Brooke Billingsley

Brooke Billingsley spent 9 years as a veterinary assistant before becoming a nurse in 2013. She lives in Arkansas with her boyfriend, and loves all animals; currently sharing a home with three dogs, two cats, five fish, and two snails. She has a soft spot for special needs animals and has a three-legged senior dog and an internet famous cat with acromegaly and cerebellar hypoplasia. Fish keeping has become a hobby of Brooke’s and she is continually learning how to give her aquarium pets the best life possible. Brooke enjoys gardening and keeps a vegetable garden during the summer months. She stays active with yoga and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2020. She hosts a podcast focusing on folklore and myth and loves spending her free time researching and writing. Brooke believes that every day is an opportunity for learning and growth and she spends time daily working toward new skills and knowledge.

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11 Best Dog Urine Removers for Stains & Odors in 2024 – Reviews & Top Picks

If you have a dog of any age, you know the importance of having the right tools to clean up urine accidents. Urine doesn’t just leave behind an unmistakable, unpleasant smell, but it also can leave unsightly stains and lead to further accidents in the house if not cleaned up properly. Many dogs will urinate

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How Much Does It Cost to Spay or Neuter a Dog? 2024 Price Guide

Spaying or neutering your dog is a big decision because it’s a surgical procedure that always comes with its own risks. Another big factor in the decision is the cost of the surgical procedure. Price shopping for spaying or neutering can benefit you, especially if your dog has no high-risk medical conditions. For high-risk pets,

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What Kinds of Bones Can Dogs Eat? 3 Vet-Approved Options

It’s no secret that many dogs love to chew on bones. They’re tasty to dogs, and their texture can help clean your dog’s teeth and maintain their oral health. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that bones are safe for your dog. Even with the safest bone options, there are some safety concerns, so it’s important

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How to Massage a Dog With a Torn ACL: 3 Vet-Approved Steps to Follow

The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs is equivalent to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in humans, so for ease of understanding, this ligament is often referred to as the ACL in dogs.1 It connects the large bone above the knee (femur) to the bone just below the knee (tibia). Partial to full tears of

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225 Alcohol-Inspired Dog Names: Silly Ideas for Your Booze Hound

Alcohol is a fun addition to everything from a casual dinner at home to a night out with friends. Many people also love giving their dogs food- and drink-related names, from silly to serious. The combination of people’s enjoyment of alcohol and of giving their dogs drink-related names seems to converge in the middle—right at

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TBHQ in Dog Food: Vet-Approved Feeding & Safety Facts

TBHQ, or tertiary butylhydroquinone, is likely an ingredient that you aren’t familiar with. This chemical additive is commonly used in pet foods to extend shelf life and keep the food from going rancid. You might be surprised to know that it’s also commonly found in some processed human foods, like chips and fast food. There

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How to Get a Sick Dog to Drink Water: 12 Vet-Reviewed Steps to Follow

For most dogs, refusing to eat or drink is a troubling sign. This can often indicate that your dog is sick or injured. If your dog isn’t drinking water or doesn’t seem to be drinking enough water, you must reach out to your vet to determine what’s going on. A dog that isn’t drinking can

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Mini Aussiedoodle vs. Mini Goldendoodle: The Differences (With Pictures)

While Goldendoodles and Labradoodles took the world by storm a couple of decades ago, crossbreeding dogs with Poodles has continued, leading to a large variety of crossbreeds. These dogs include the Mini Aussiedoodle and Mini Goldendoodle. It can be hard to keep track of with so many Poodle crosses out there, and you may be

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Brindle Belgian Malinois: Info, Pictures, Origin & History

The Belgian Malinois is a high-energy dog breed that has gained popularity in recent years, primarily thanks to social media and entertainment. This breed is athletic and beautiful, and one of the coat patterns that it can have is brindle. The brindle coat gives them a wild and unique look that will turn heads. Although

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Is My Dog Pregnant? 9 Signs to Look For (Vet Approved)

Whether your dog was intentionally or accidentally bred, it can be challenging to determine if your dog is actually pregnant. Illnesses, pseudopregnancies, and behavioral changes can all mimic signs of pregnancy, making it very difficult to ensure you’re actually dealing with a pregnancy. If your dog exhibits any of the following signs, they need to

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How to Train Belgian Malinois: 11 Vet-Approved Tips

In recent years, many people have learned about the Belgian Malinois breed thanks to social media and entertainment. With the increased interest in this breed, more and more people have been bringing them home, only to find out just how difficult these dogs can be. Although extremely loyal and intelligent, they’re also very high energy—far

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Bullmastiff vs French Mastiff

Bullmastiff vs French Mastiff: Visual Differences & Overview (With Pictures)

If you like big dogs, then you likely already know about Mastiffs. There are multiple breeds that fall into the Mastiff category, but all are very large dogs. If you’re in the market for a big dog and you’ve been looking at Mastiffs, then you may be struggling to narrow down which breed is right

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How to Help When Your Dog Has a Seizure: 9 Crucial Vet-Approved Steps

Seizures can be extremely frightening to witness, even if your dog has a diagnosed seizure disorder and you’ve seen it happen a dozen times. It’s also an extremely helpless feeling to stand by and watch your dog seize. Our natural response is to intervene, whether it’s to comfort our pets or to try to keep

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Can Dogs Have Balsamic Vinegar? Vet-Reviewed Facts You Should Know!

Balsamic vinegar is a delicious condiment that can be used in many types of cuisine in many ways. Whether it’s in dips and sauces or added to a marinade, it’s a tasty addition that adds a sweet “zing” to the food. If you feed your dog table scraps, you may have wondered if this ingredient

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17 Dog Breeds Predisposed to Cancer: Vet-Verified Facts

The term “cancer” is used to describe a group of diseases that almost everyone has been affected by in one way or another. It refers to a process called neoplasia, where cells begin to replicate incorrectly, resulting in tumors, lymphatic problems, and bone marrow dysfunction. Many forms of neoplasia are benign, but when we use

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Fasting for Dogs: Vet Reviewed Risks & Benefits

As more people are becoming more health conscious or attempting to lose weight, you’ve likely started to hear more and more about fasting. Intermittent fasting, or fasting on specific days, has increased in popularity for people significantly within the last decade or so. Many people are also looking for ways to keep their pets healthier

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When Does a Pomeranian Go Into Heat? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ

Having an intact female dog takes a lot of planning and care to prevent accidental pregnancy. Even if you are planning to breed your Pomeranian,  it’s also important that you aim to not allow her to become pregnant within her first heat cycle. Dogs reach sexual maturity at a much faster rate than their bodies

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