Dr. Amanda Charles

Dr. Amanda Charles

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Do Service Dogs Have to Wear a Vest? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Do Service Dogs Have to Wear a Vest? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

You’ve probably seen people with service dogs before while out and about. You might have noticed that some service dogs wear vests, but others do not. But don’…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Dogs Eat Blueberry Muffins? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Alternatives

Can Dogs Eat Blueberry Muffins? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Alternatives

Dogs can enjoy many foods that humans eat, and they’re experts at convincing us to share our food with them. Since they can eat many fruits and vegetables that…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Why Do Dogs Hate the Vet? 7 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Tips to Help

Why Do Dogs Hate the Vet? 7 Vet Reviewed Reasons & Tips to Help

My dog, Tula, isn’t a big fan of the vets. She pulls to get away as we’re walking in the door, although she does settle quite well once we’re in the waiting ro…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Do Rottweilers Growl When Happy? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Do Rottweilers Growl When Happy? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Even when we feel as in sync with our dog’s body language as any owner can hope to be, sometimes we wish our Rottweilers would just come out and say what they…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Another Person Bring My Pet to the Vet for Me? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

Can Another Person Bring My Pet to the Vet for Me? Vet Approved Facts & FAQ

If you’re a pet owner, it’s bound to happen sooner or later—your pet needs to go to the vet, but you aren’t there to take them. Whatever the case, in situation…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Can Dogs Eat Sprinkles? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts, Risks & Alternatives

Can Dogs Eat Sprinkles? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts, Risks & Alternatives

Having parties and celebrations for dogs has become more common in recent years. While there’s absolutely no problem with planning parties for your dog, it’s i…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Do Dogs Have Tonsils? Vet-Verified Canine Anatomy Facts & Info

Do Dogs Have Tonsils? Vet-Verified Canine Anatomy Facts & Info

Dogs have a lymphatic system which is part of their immune system. Tonsils are a part of this lymphatic system, and they can be found at the back of the throat…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
How Safe Are Low-Cost or Free Spay & Neuter Surgeries for Dogs? (Vet-Verified)

How Safe Are Low-Cost or Free Spay & Neuter Surgeries for Dogs? (Vet-Verified)

Since the 1970s, low-cost and free spay and neuter programs have filled a crucial gap in reducing animal overpopulation and euthanasia rates. Owners facing fin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Stop a Dog From Pulling While Walking: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Stop a Dog From Pulling While Walking: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

Keeping your dog on a leash is important for safety. If your dog is loose in public, they can get into a fight with another dog, run into oncoming traffic, or…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Dogs Get Covid? Vet-Verified Health Info & Risk Management

Can Dogs Get Covid? Vet-Verified Health Info & Risk Management

The COVID-19 pandemic may have been declared “over”, and everyone may have returned to normal lives, but that doesn’t mean COVID-19 no longer exists. We now kn…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne