Dr. Lauren Demos

Dr. Lauren Demos

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Can Dogs Eat Green Apples? Vet-Approved Facts!

Can Dogs Eat Green Apples? Vet-Approved Facts!

Apples are hardier than many other fruits, so they are often available no matter the season, making them great healthy snacks throughout the year. Multiple var…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How to Trim Dog Paw Hair: 6 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Trim Dog Paw Hair: 6 Vet-Approved Steps

Certain dog breeds naturally have long fur which can make their paw hair appear overgrown. Although dogs need paw hair for protection, it can benefit from a tr…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Can Dogs Eat Scallions? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

Can Dogs Eat Scallions? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

If your dog licks their lips as your vegetable stir-fry sizzles on the stove, you might wonder if it's safe to slip them a bite. It might not seem dangerous to…

Brooke Norris
By Brooke Norris
Can Dogs Eat Liverwurst? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

Can Dogs Eat Liverwurst? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

Liverwurst is a type of sausage made primarily of liver, spices, and other ingredients. If that sounds like something your dog might enjoy, you’re not wrong, b…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Dogs Eat Brisket? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

Can Dogs Eat Brisket? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Risks

Brisket is a cut of beef from a cow's lower breast muscles. The lower breast is a well-worked area of the body, so the meat cooks best in a slow cooker combine…

Cassidy Sutton
By Cassidy Sutton
Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Butter? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Sunflower Butter? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

This rich, delicious seed butter is often used by humans as an alternative to peanut butter or a topping that shines on its own. But can dogs eat sunflower but…

Chelsea Mortensen
By Chelsea Mortensen
Can Dogs Eat Oranges? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Dogs Eat Oranges? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Most people love eating oranges during summer or making freshly squeezed orange juice. If you are a dog parent, you surely know the troubles of eating snacks w…

Jana Blagojevic
By Jana Blagojevic
Can You Use Baby Wipes on Dogs? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can You Use Baby Wipes on Dogs? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Dogs can get quite messy sometimes, just like our human offspring. If you have baby wipes on hand, you probably use them to clean up all sorts of messes. So wh…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Can Dogs Have Food Coloring? Vet-Approved Facts

Can Dogs Have Food Coloring? Vet-Approved Facts

Food coloring is an ingredient used to make pet food more appealing by visually recreating the look of meats like beef (red), chicken (golden yellow), and vege…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Husky Grooming Tips to Help Control Shedding (Vet-Approved)

Husky Grooming Tips to Help Control Shedding (Vet-Approved)

Committing to a breed that sheds a lot, like a Husky, can be a real duty for anyone—even someone who knows the drill. It's a never-ending task—pick the fluff u…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates