Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS

Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS

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June 16, 2026

How to Tire a Dog Out Without Walking: 10 Vet-Approved Alternatives

Some dogs have very high energy levels, while others would love to spend the entire day lying on the couch. For dogs that don’t get tired easily, it can be dif…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How to Tire a Dog Out Without Walking: 10 Vet-Approved Alternatives
June 16, 2026

How to Prepare Your Dog for Your Baby: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

Congratulations on your new addition! We’re sure you and your household are excited about the baby. A little one brings so many changes in a family’s life—some…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
How to Prepare Your Dog for Your Baby: 10 Vet-Approved Tips
June 16, 2026

Why Is My Dog Licking Themselves So Much? 10 Vet-Verified Causes

Dogs licking themselves is essentially how they bathe, kind of like when we humans take showers. They might even occasionally lick other animals and human comp…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Why Is My Dog Licking Themselves So Much? 10 Vet-Verified Causes
June 16, 2026

Why Do Dogs Sit by the Door? 7 Vet-Verified Possible Reasons

Does your dog have a habit of sitting by the door? If so, you might wonder exactly why they're doing that. After all, it seems like every time you turn around,…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Why Do Dogs Sit by the Door? 7 Vet-Verified Possible Reasons
June 16, 2026

Unspayed Female Dog Problems: Vet Reviewed Problems & What to Avoid

“Unspayed” refers to a female dog who has their reproductive system present and intact. Surgical sterilization of a female dog refers to the removal of the ova…

Annaliese Morgan
By Annaliese Morgan
Unspayed Female Dog Problems: Vet Reviewed Problems & What to Avoid
June 16, 2026

7 Vet-Verified Holiday Plants That Are Poisonous to Dogs (With Pictures)

Tis the season for decorations, and for those dedicated to the holidays, nothing adds charm, joy, and life to the space like seasonal plants. Yet, pleasing as…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
7 Vet-Verified Holiday Plants That Are Poisonous to Dogs (With Pictures)
June 16, 2026

How to Introduce a Cat to a Dog in an Apartment: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

What’s better than having a cat or dog? Having both! However, having both means successfully introducing the two so they can get along and become friends. This…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
How to Introduce a Cat to a Dog in an Apartment: 10 Vet-Approved Tips
June 16, 2026

How to Convince Your Parents to Get a Dog: 7 Vet-Approved Tips

You have decided that you’re ready to take on the responsibility of caring for a pet dog. However, your parents haven’t been too receptive to the idea in the p…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
How to Convince Your Parents to Get a Dog: 7 Vet-Approved Tips
June 16, 2026

11 Activities for Herding Dogs to Keep Them Entertained (Vet-Reviewed)

Herding dogs are quick, agile, athletic, and have bundles of stamina. They are also intelligent, quick, and responsive. This combination makes them ideal for a…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
11 Activities for Herding Dogs to Keep Them Entertained (Vet-Reviewed)
June 16, 2026

Why Does My Dog Stand on Me? 12 Vet-Approved Reasons & What to Do

Dogs do a lot of behaviors that we might think are weird and some of these behaviors can be very annoying. One thing that your dog may do that you probably fin…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Why Does My Dog Stand on Me? 12 Vet-Approved Reasons & What to Do