Dr. Maja Platisa

Dr. Maja Platisa

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How to Go Fishing With Your Dog: Vet-Approved Safety Precautions & Etiquette

How to Go Fishing With Your Dog: Vet-Approved Safety Precautions & Etiquette

Having a dog to go fishing with is just about as good as having a good fishing buddy. Speaking of having a good fishing buddy, your dog needs to have a basic u…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Can a Dachshund Be Left Alone in the House? Time Limits & Considerations (Vet-Reviewed)

Can a Dachshund Be Left Alone in the House? Time Limits & Considerations (Vet-Reviewed)

In an ideal world, we’d spend our entire days with our fur babies, but our work, social lives, and daily errands have a tendency to get in the way. One of the…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How to Go Skiing & Snowshoeing With Dogs: 8 Vet-Reviewed Simple Tips

How to Go Skiing & Snowshoeing With Dogs: 8 Vet-Reviewed Simple Tips

Enjoying the outdoors with our dogs in the winter can be a bit complicated. Unlike humans, dogs can’t easily use snowshoes or skis. However, that doesn’t mean…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How to Groom a Miniature Schnauzer (7 Vet-Approved Tips)

How to Groom a Miniature Schnauzer (7 Vet-Approved Tips)

Miniature Schnauzers are great dogs, but they have a high-maintenance coat that requires routine care to keep it healthy and free of mats and tangles. There ar…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Guests Arrive (10 Vet-Approved Tips)

How to Keep Your Dog Calm When Guests Arrive (10 Vet-Approved Tips)

When you have guests over, does your dog lose self-control and go crazy? If so, you're not alone! Many dogs, especially puppies, enjoy meeting new people, and…

Hanh Duong
By Hanh Duong
9 Vet-Verified Reasons Why Your Dachshund Sleeps So Much & When To Be Concerned

9 Vet-Verified Reasons Why Your Dachshund Sleeps So Much & When To Be Concerned

Dachshunds are one of the most popular dog breeds around. Also known as weiner dogs, these little dogs have short legs, long bodies, and huge personalities. Th…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
10 Reasons Why Pets Are Great for Kids: Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

10 Reasons Why Pets Are Great for Kids: Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Animals entertaining us with their strange behavior can positively impact our emotional health. You may have a child who has asked you repeatedly about getting…

Kerry-Ann Kerr
By Kerry-Ann Kerr
Why Do Great Danes Bury Their Heads? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Great Danes Bury Their Heads? 8 Vet-Verified Reasons

Great Danes are one of the biggest breeds around that look genuinely threatening and sound fierce when they bark. However, a Great Dane's look and bark usually…

Greg Iacono
By Greg Iacono
Top 11 Tips to Become a Great Dog Walker (Vet Reviewed)

Top 11 Tips to Become a Great Dog Walker (Vet Reviewed)

Whether you're planning a side hustle or a new day job, dog walking is a rewarding business for animal lovers. Who wouldn't want to get paid for petting dogs a…

Brooke Norris
By Brooke Norris
Do Cavapoos Bark a Lot? How Much & How to Stop It (Vet-Reviewed)

Do Cavapoos Bark a Lot? How Much & How to Stop It (Vet-Reviewed)

If you’re considering adopting a Cavapoo, you may be concerned about how much they bark. After all, smaller breeds are often known for being “yappy”! However,…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne