Dr. Lauren Demos

Dr. Lauren Demos

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What Are the Benefits of Raw Dog Food? Pros, Precautions & More (Vet Answer)

What Are the Benefits of Raw Dog Food? Pros, Precautions & More (Vet Answer)

There are so many types of food available these days for pets! Finding the right one for your dog can be hugely challenging. While it may initially appear simp…

Dr. Lauren Demos
By Dr. Lauren Demos
Can Dogs Have Melatonin? Info & Side Effects

Can Dogs Have Melatonin? Info & Side Effects

Melatonin is a hormone that naturally occurs in the body and is thought to help regulate sleep patterns. Melatonin supplements can help humans get a better nig…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Can Dogs Eat Turnips? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Can Dogs Eat Turnips? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Safety Guide

Turnips are hardy root vegetables similar to parsnips and potatoes. Dogs can eat turnips in moderation; they can provide some health benefits and dietary fiber…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane
Is It Cruel to Have Only One Dog? Loneliness, Adopting & FAQs

Is It Cruel to Have Only One Dog? Loneliness, Adopting & FAQs

Dogs are social creatures. They always want to play with you, check out strangers, or snuggle in your lap. For such extroverts, it only makes sense that they m…

Jordyn Alger
By Jordyn Alger
How to Teach a Dog to Stay in 8 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Teach a Dog to Stay in 8 Vet-Approved Steps

“Stay” is a powerful word that can save your dog from a lot of trouble. It tells your dog that they need to remain in the same position while you leave them to…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur
Popular Sire Syndrome in Dog Breeding & Consequences Explained

Popular Sire Syndrome in Dog Breeding & Consequences Explained

It may seem like common sense to breed only the best dogs to protect and grow the population of purebred dogs. However, too much of a good thing can become bad…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
Are Annual Dog Vaccines Necessary? Vet-Approved Facts

Are Annual Dog Vaccines Necessary? Vet-Approved Facts

Annual vaccines, also known as boosters, are absolutely necessary to prevent your dog from contracting a range of different diseases—some of them deadly. While…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Canine Nasal Mites in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment

Canine Nasal Mites in Dogs: Signs, Causes & Treatment

So, your dog has been sneezing and acting weird, and you’re looking for some answers. Canine nasal mites have been reported worldwide, so that could be your an…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
What Is Turkey Meal in Dog Food? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Info

What Is Turkey Meal in Dog Food? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Info

You might be concerned about how safe turkey meal is and why pet food companies don’t just use more real turkey meat. Turkey meal and other meat meals are comm…

Jessica Kim
By Jessica Kim
When Is the Best Time to Spay or Neuter Your Dog? Vet-Approved Timeline

When Is the Best Time to Spay or Neuter Your Dog? Vet-Approved Timeline

Spaying and neutering have a laundry list of benefits that definitely outweigh the disadvantages. So, for many pet parents, it's not a matter of "if" but "when…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates