Dr. Maja Platisa

Dr. Maja Platisa

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How Long Do Goldendoodles Live? Vet-Reviewed Average Lifespan, Data & Care

How Long Do Goldendoodles Live? Vet-Reviewed Average Lifespan, Data & Care

Goldendoodles are known as a designer dog breed. A designer dog breed mixes two purebred dogs. In this case, the Golden Retriever and the Standard Poodle are m…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
How Strong Is a Boerboel’s Bite Force? PSI Estimates & Vet-Verified Facts

How Strong Is a Boerboel’s Bite Force? PSI Estimates & Vet-Verified Facts

The Boerboel, or South African Mastiff, is a giant dog breed with a lot of power. Weighing as much as 200 pounds, as one would imagine, this breed has a powerf…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Long Does It Take to Train a Police Dog? Age & Duration Explained

How Long Does It Take to Train a Police Dog? Age & Duration Explained

Dogs have been used as loyal sidekicks for humans for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, and have been used for a variety of jobs, from farming to protectio…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Dogs Chase Cats? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

Why Do Dogs Chase Cats? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

If you’re both a dog and a cat owner, odds are you’ve wondered why your canine can’t stop chasing your feline. This can be inappropriate behavior and can cause…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Are Rottweilers Smart? Vet-Reviewed Canine Intelligence

Are Rottweilers Smart? Vet-Reviewed Canine Intelligence

Rottweilers are big, slobbery dogs that look downright adorable yet menacing if turned against you. Despite their impossible-to-miss brawn, Rotties have brains…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Does My Dog Bark at Me? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

Why Does My Dog Bark at Me? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons & How to Stop It

Dogs have many ways of communicating with each other and with their owners, such as licking, sniffing, and barking. Sometimes, your dog will bark at you to tel…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How to Breed Great Danes: Breeding Practices, Litter Size & Vet-Approved Tips

How to Breed Great Danes: Breeding Practices, Litter Size & Vet-Approved Tips

Breeding dogs isn't as simple as putting a male and female together and letting nature run its course. Although it is possible to breed them this way, it isn't…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
How Fast Can a Dog Run? Fastest Breed & General Facts (Vet-Reviewed)

How Fast Can a Dog Run? Fastest Breed & General Facts (Vet-Reviewed)

You already know that your dog is fast, but have you ever wondered just how fast they are? As it turns out, the answer isn’t easy to give in a single sentence…

Quincy Miller
By Quincy Miller
5 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Waking You Up Early (Vet-Reviewed)

5 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Waking You Up Early (Vet-Reviewed)

Our dogs’ sleep schedules don’t always align with ours. They can be bundles of energy when they wake up, especially after getting their equivalent of a good ni…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Dogs Pee on Trees? And How to Stop Them (Vet-Reviewed)

Why Do Dogs Pee on Trees? And How to Stop Them (Vet-Reviewed)

Dogs have an evolutionary urge to mark things in their territory. In the modern world, dogs don’t exactly have a set territory, though. They spend much of thei…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock