Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS

Dr. Alice Athow-Frost BVM BVS

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June 17, 2026

How to Know If Your Dog Is Ready to Be Off-Leash: Vet-Approved Guide

Taking your dog off-leash for hands-free outdoor adventures is a huge accomplishment for any dog owner, but how can you be sure your dog can handle the freedom…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Know If Your Dog Is Ready to Be Off-Leash: Vet-Approved Guide
June 17, 2026

Should I Crate My Dog When I Leave the House? Vet-Approved Guide & Tips

Crate training is a hotly debated topic in the canine world. The Humane Society of the United States says it caters to a dog’s natural instincts; however, some…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
Should I Crate My Dog When I Leave the House? Vet-Approved Guide & Tips
June 17, 2026

Can You Drug Test a Dog? Vet-Verified Safety & Health Facts

Due to the prevalence of illegal drugs, it is possible for dogs to get into things that they should not. Ingestion of illegal drugs in dogs is becoming more co…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
Can You Drug Test a Dog? Vet-Verified Safety & Health Facts
June 17, 2026

What It Means When Your Dog Walks Around Holding a Toy: 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Our dogs do all sorts of things that we can’t explain, but love to watch. If you’ve noticed your dog casually carrying around their toy, it might seem strange.…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
What It Means When Your Dog Walks Around Holding a Toy: 4 Vet-Reviewed Reasons
June 17, 2026

Do Dogs Poop Facing North? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Canines sometimes act strangely and seemingly without purpose, and you might have even heard a few facts or myths that made you question your understanding of…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Do Dogs Poop Facing North? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ
June 17, 2026

How Long Does It Take a Rescue Dog to Bond With You? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice

Bringing a rescue dog into your home is a wonderful thing to do, but it comes with its own set of challenges. For example, how long will it take for your new r…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How Long Does It Take a Rescue Dog to Bond With You? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice
June 17, 2026

Why Does My Dog Take Up the Whole Bed? 4 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

It seems like our dogs are constantly looking for ways to get closer to us. And how much closer could they be than piled up on top of us in our beds? But you m…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Why Does My Dog Take Up the Whole Bed? 4 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Solutions
June 17, 2026

Therapy Dogs in Schools: Vet-Verified Benefits, Uses & FAQ

Schools are not typically places that you think about when you think of dogs. Most people went to school without the presence of any animals at all. Recently,…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
Therapy Dogs in Schools: Vet-Verified Benefits, Uses & FAQ
June 17, 2026

How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails at Home: Vet-Approved Step-by-Step Guide

You are not alone if you're a dog owner struggling to clip your dog's nails. Many pet parents feel uncomfortable trimming their dog’s nails for fear of trimmin…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
How to Trim Your Dog’s Nails at Home: Vet-Approved Step-by-Step Guide
June 17, 2026

What to Do When Your Dog Bites Someone: 10 Vet-Approved Steps

Our dogs are precious to us, but we really can’t anticipate events that can just suddenly happen. A combination of certain circumstances can create enough tens…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
What to Do When Your Dog Bites Someone: 10 Vet-Approved Steps