Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Veterinarian

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July 4, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Spay or Neuter a Dog at PetSmart? 2026 Price Update (Vet Reviewed)

Veterinarians won’t hesitate to tell you how important it is to spay or neuter your pets. It’s an extremely common procedure, but owners who can’t afford to go…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
How Much Does It Cost to Spay or Neuter a Dog at PetSmart? 2026 Price Update (Vet Reviewed)
July 9, 2026

Dachshund Dog Breed: Vet-Verified Info, Pictures, Care & More

With a nickname that’s hard to forget and a body that demands attention, Dachshunds are easily one of the most well-known dog breeds. These “wiener dogs” might…

Elizabeth Gray
By Elizabeth Gray
Dachshund Dog Breed: Vet-Verified Info, Pictures, Care & More
July 4, 2026

How to Potty Train a Pug: 10 Vet-Reviewed Tips & Tricks

Bringing a Pug into your home is a magical time in both of your lives. You have a new best friend and the little puppy has an owner to love and spoil them rott…

Melissa Gunter
By Melissa Gunter
How to Potty Train a Pug: 10 Vet-Reviewed Tips & Tricks
July 9, 2026

How Much Do Labradors Shed? Vet-Verified Care and Grooming Tips

Labradors are pretty heavy shedders. In fact, these dogs shed pretty much year-round. You’ll probably notice a decent amount of hair around your home when you…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How Much Do Labradors Shed? Vet-Verified Care and Grooming Tips
July 1, 2026

Can Dogs Detect Carbon Monoxide? What Science Says

Carbon monoxide, or “CO,” is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you if you breathe enough of it. This deadly gas is found in fumes and produced in variou…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
Can Dogs Detect Carbon Monoxide? What Science Says
July 1, 2026

Why Do Dogs Chase Shadows? Vet-Reviewed Instinct & Behavior Explanation

Dogs are full of quirky antics and questionable behaviors, so much so that you could spend hours scrolling and laughing at videos shared on social media. Shado…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Dogs Chase Shadows? Vet-Reviewed Instinct & Behavior Explanation
July 1, 2026

How to Get My Dog to Stop Licking Me: 7 Vet-Approved Steps

While the slobbery kisses can be cute at first, you might start to feel like your canine pal is running a non-stop tongue marathon on your face. So, it's total…

Genevieve Dugal
By Genevieve Dugal
How to Get My Dog to Stop Licking Me: 7 Vet-Approved Steps
July 1, 2026

Does a Shiba Inu Like to Cuddle? Vet-Verified Breed Temperament & Bonding Tips

If there’s one dog that perfectly embodies what a cuddly dog should look like, it’s the Shiba Inu. But did you know that just because a dog looks cuddly, it do…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Does a Shiba Inu Like to Cuddle? Vet-Verified Breed Temperament & Bonding Tips
July 9, 2026

Male vs Female Bulldog: What’s the Difference? (With Pictures)

The Bulldog is an amazing animal. This breed originally had the difficult job of grabbing a bull by the nose and laying on the ground to hold its head down so…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
Male vs Female Bulldog: What’s the Difference? (With Pictures)
June 29, 2026

What to Do if Your Dog Gets Off-Leash: 12 Vet-Approved Tips

It’s every owner’s worst nightmare! Your dog slips under the back fence and takes off, or they lock onto a squirrel at the off-leash park, and you can’t call t…

Chelsie Fraser
By Chelsie Fraser
What to Do if Your Dog Gets Off-Leash: 12 Vet-Approved Tips