Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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

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
Can Dogs Detect Carbon Monoxide? What Science Says

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

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

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

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

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

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
Cane Corso vs Mastiff: Vet-Reviewed Key Differences (With Pictures)

Cane Corso vs Mastiff: Vet-Reviewed Key Differences (With Pictures)

People often confuse the Cane Corso with the giant English Mastiff since they're both pretty big dogs. Both breeds are loyal, loving, and trainable. Why are th…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Belgian Malinois vs. Pitbull: Vet-Verified Key Differences (With Info & Pictures)

Belgian Malinois vs. Pitbull: Vet-Verified Key Differences (With Info & Pictures)

Belgian Malinois and Pitbulls are large and powerful dogs. Both breeds are known to be intelligent, loyal, and affectionate. These breeds have a reputation for…

Grant Piper
By Grant Piper
Cane Corso vs. Neapolitan Mastiff: Vet-Reviewed Differences Explained (With Pictures)

Cane Corso vs. Neapolitan Mastiff: Vet-Reviewed Differences Explained (With Pictures)

The Cane Corso and Neapolitan Mastiff are both large dogs that make great watchdogs but are also loyal and loving enough to make great family pets. If you are…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker