Dr. Ashley Darby

Dr. Ashley Darby

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Why Is My Dog Pooping More After Changing Food? Our Vet Answers

Why Is My Dog Pooping More After Changing Food? Our Vet Answers

Different types of dog food contain different ingredients. Changing what goes into your dog’s mouth can affect what’s coming out the other end because the new…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
Can Dogs Eat Bones? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Can Dogs Eat Bones? Vet-Approved Health & Safety Guide

Dogs and bones seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly, but is it actually safe or healthy to offer a bone to your dog? While bones can be a good sour…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
What Causes a Dog’s Ear to Swell? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

What Causes a Dog’s Ear to Swell? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

If you notice your dog holding their head strangely or digging a paw into the side of their face, it could be because their ears are bothering them. When you i…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Why Do Dogs Get Crusty Eyes? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Dogs Get Crusty Eyes? 7 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Health problems in our pets are concerning, but eye problems are always more alarming. Their eyes can get crusty from dried discharge for various reasons. If y…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane
How To Prepare Your Home For A Puppy: Vet-Verified Tips

How To Prepare Your Home For A Puppy: Vet-Verified Tips

When you're planning to bring a puppy into your home, you need to do a great deal of preparation to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition. This can be an…

Kathryn Copeland
By Kathryn Copeland
Why Is My Dog Still Itching After Flea Treatment? Health & Facts (Vet Answer)

Why Is My Dog Still Itching After Flea Treatment? Health & Facts (Vet Answer)

So, you’ve noticed your dog scratching and have applied a flea-preventative medication, but they are still continually scratching. Why is this? There could be…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
Fluid In Dog's Abdomen: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

Fluid In Dog's Abdomen: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

The medical name for fluid in the abdomen is “abdominal effusion” or “ascites.” Not every dog with a bloated abdomen has ascites, though; pregnancy, obesity, a…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
Do Dogs Like Being Dirty? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Do Dogs Like Being Dirty? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Our canine companions can be so cute and cuddly, providing us with all the snuggles and love that we could ever want. Then there are times when they do things…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
How To Calculate Carbohydrates in Dog Food: Our Vet Explains the Math & Considerations

How To Calculate Carbohydrates in Dog Food: Our Vet Explains the Math & Considerations

If you look at the nutritional values of any bag of dog food, you might notice that one ingredient is conspicuously missing. Dog food companies are not require…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby
Why Are Foxtails Bad for Dogs? Our Vet Explains the Dangers & Safety Tips

Why Are Foxtails Bad for Dogs? Our Vet Explains the Dangers & Safety Tips

As a dog owner, you might have heard about the dangers of foxtails, which is the common name for a group of grasses and the spikelets (grass awns/seeds) they p…

Dr. Ashley Darby
By Dr. Ashley Darby