Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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10 Health Benefits of Owning a Pet: Vet-Approved Facts

10 Health Benefits of Owning a Pet: Vet-Approved Facts

Whether you have a cat, dog, bird, gerbil, chameleon, or hedgehog as a pet, you already know all the joy and comfort that your companions bring you on a daily…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
Benefits of Adopting a Pet: 11 Vet-Verified Facts

Benefits of Adopting a Pet: 11 Vet-Verified Facts

If you are thinking about getting a new pet for your home, no matter if it’s a reptile or a puppy, one of the first questions people ask is whether they should…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
11 Vet-Reviewed Worst Dog Breeds for Allergies (With Info & Pictures)

11 Vet-Reviewed Worst Dog Breeds for Allergies (With Info & Pictures)

If you suffer from mild allergies and have discussed with your doctor or allergist the possibility of getting a dog, you are probably looking to find out which…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
Why Are Dogs Scared of Fireworks? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons That May Cause Anxiety

Why Are Dogs Scared of Fireworks? 3 Vet-Reviewed Reasons That May Cause Anxiety

If you consider that your sense of hearing pales in comparison to that of your dog, you probably understand why they hate the noise of fireworks. Our canine fr…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
11 Tips for Exercising Your Senior Dog - Vet-Approved Guide

11 Tips for Exercising Your Senior Dog - Vet-Approved Guide

If you have an old dog that’s not so keen on walks or you are unsure whether your regular routine is too intense for your aging dog, you are probably looking f…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
10 Vet-Verified Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs

10 Vet-Verified Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs

As the parent of a pet, you hope to never see them in distress. When your dog is sick, it can be stressful and worrisome to wonder whether your dog will be oka…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
9 Common Eye Problems for Dogs: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Treatments

9 Common Eye Problems for Dogs: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Treatments

Sadly, there are quite a few eye problems that can affect dogs. Different breeds are more prone to specific eye problems than others. Sometimes there is a gene…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Vet-Approved Signs & Treatment

Canine Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Vet-Approved Signs & Treatment

Dogs can face many problems as they get older, and while we want to keep our pets with us as long as possible, we also don’t want them to suffer. One of the mo…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Is Dog Mismating? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

What Is Dog Mismating? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

Dogs are fun, intelligent creatures that many people enjoy spending their lives with. However, overbreeding and mismating can result in unwanted animals that e…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
Dog Heat Cycle: Vet-Verified Signs, Frequency & Facts

Dog Heat Cycle: Vet-Verified Signs, Frequency & Facts

Understanding your dog’s heat cycle (or estrus cycle) is paramount if you have an unspayed female at home. Without learning how it works, it is impossible to k…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock