Dr. Chyrle Bonk

Dr. Chyrle Bonk

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Gardening With Dogs: 12 Vet-Approved Tips for Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard

Gardening With Dogs: 12 Vet-Approved Tips for Creating a Dog-Friendly Yard

Gardening is a hobby that more and more people are starting to enjoy. In fact, according to the 2023 National Gardening Survey, the average household spent $61…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
My Senior Dog Is Slipping on the Floor: 10 Vet-Approved Tips to Help

My Senior Dog Is Slipping on the Floor: 10 Vet-Approved Tips to Help

Caring for dogs changes as dogs age and enter into older adulthood. You’ll notice your dog slowing down, and many dogs start to require extra assistance with d…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Why Do Dogs Dig? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

Why Do Dogs Dig? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons & Solutions

There is nothing more frustrating than walking out into your yard only to find that it looks like the surface of the moon. Some dogs are prolific diggers, and…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
Are Yawns Contagious to Dogs & Vice Versa? What the Science Says

Are Yawns Contagious to Dogs & Vice Versa? What the Science Says

If you’re yawning your way through the morning, waiting for your coffee to kick in, chances are that you’ll spot your pup doing the same. But is this matching…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Is Vaping Around Dogs Bad? Vet-Approved Advice

Is Vaping Around Dogs Bad? Vet-Approved Advice

The dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke have been well documented. For example, dogs that are exposed to cigarette smoke regularly are more likely to develop…

Brooke Norris
By Brooke Norris
How to Trim a Goldendoodle’s Face: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Trim a Goldendoodle’s Face: 10 Vet-Approved Tips

Goldendoodles make amazing pets and even better family members. While you may want to spend all your time playing and interacting with these gorgeous dogs, the…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
8 Smells That Dogs Love That May Surprise You

8 Smells That Dogs Love That May Surprise You

You’re probably well-acquainted with the drill. You take your pup out for a walk, and they stop at every lamppost and bush along the way. Sure, it’s annoying,…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Is My Dog Not Using Their Back Leg? Our Vet Explains 10 Reasons

Why Is My Dog Not Using Their Back Leg? Our Vet Explains 10 Reasons

Your dog may not be using one of their back legs for many reasons, each with varying degrees of severity. Whether the disuse of their hind leg came on graduall…

Dr. Chyrle Bonk
By Dr. Chyrle Bonk
Do Dogs Take on the Personality of Their Owners? Vet-Reviewed Science

Do Dogs Take on the Personality of Their Owners? Vet-Reviewed Science

Dogs are often full-fledged members of the family; there is no doubt about that. We might even go so far as to say that our beloved canine companions not only…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Do Dogs Pee More in Cold Weather? Vet-Verified Facts & Useful Tips

Do Dogs Pee More in Cold Weather? Vet-Verified Facts & Useful Tips

A dog’s needs change as the seasons do, and wintertime comes with its unique set of challenges. Many dogs choose to hold in their pee and poop when they deem i…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler