Dr. Lauren Demos

Dr. Lauren Demos

Veterinarian

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June 27, 2026

How to Help an Aggressive or Reactive Dog: 8 Useful Tips (Vet Reviewed)

Unwanted behaviors are a common reason for relinquishment of a pet. It doesn’t get much worse than an aggressive or reactive dog, though. They are a wild card…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
How to Help an Aggressive or Reactive Dog: 8 Useful Tips (Vet Reviewed)
June 27, 2026

Can Dogs Eat Watermelon Seeds? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Info

Watermelon is synonymous with summer. People certainly love it, with the per capita consumption in 2022 at 14.12 pounds.1 It’s an ancient fruit, with archaeolo…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon Seeds? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & Info
June 27, 2026

Can Dogs Eat Scooby Snacks? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts

When it comes to your dog eating Scooby Snacks, finding healthy snack alternatives is a wise plan, given that we can’t say for sure if the original product sti…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Dogs Eat Scooby Snacks? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts
June 23, 2026

Short Term Foster Care for Dogs: Pros & Cons (Vet-Reviewed)

It's scary enough leaving your family and going out into a cold world where you're bounced around from facility to facility. Foster families come to the forefr…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
Short Term Foster Care for Dogs: Pros & Cons (Vet-Reviewed)
June 17, 2026

Can Changing Dog Food Cause Vomiting? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice

I have a four-year-old Boxer who has a very strange thing happening. He is throwing up a foamy white discharge. He first threw up yellow...

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Can Changing Dog Food Cause Vomiting? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Advice
June 17, 2026

Ear (Aural) Hematoma in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments

An ear or aural hematoma in dogs is a blood-filled bubble in the dog’s ear. It can be caused by infection or the presence of mites or itchy skin, which causes…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Ear (Aural) Hematoma in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatments
June 17, 2026

Can Dogs Take Antihistamines? Vet-Verified Safety Facts

Dogs and humans react to environmental allergies differently. Common symptoms for humans include runny noses and sneezing, but dogs do not tend to suffer from…

Matt Jackson
By Matt Jackson
Can Dogs Take Antihistamines? Vet-Verified Safety Facts
June 17, 2026

How to Properly Store Dog Food: 14 Vet-Approved Tips

Proper storage for dog food is vital for maintaining its flavor and nutritional value. Like human food, improperly stored dog food can go stale and invite bact…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
How to Properly Store Dog Food: 14 Vet-Approved Tips
June 17, 2026

Do Dogs Get Sore Muscles From Exercise? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

If you notice your dog acting gingerly after playing, it could lead you to wonder if they are sore. After all, humans can easily get sore after working out or…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
Do Dogs Get Sore Muscles From Exercise? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ
June 17, 2026

What Time Should I Feed My Dog? Vet-Verified Feeding Guide

Canine nutrition can feel like an impossible labyrinth to navigate, whether you're a first-time dog owner or not. There is so much information—and misinformati…

Chantelle Fowler
By Chantelle Fowler
What Time Should I Feed My Dog? Vet-Verified Feeding Guide