Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

Dr. Marta Vidal-Abarca

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How to Get Snow Off a Dog’s Fur and Paws: 5 Vet-Verified Tips

How to Get Snow Off a Dog’s Fur and Paws: 5 Vet-Verified Tips

Not all dogs like snow but many do! Even those that don’t like being in the snow may not be able to escape it when they need to relieve themselves. No matter t…

Rachael Gerkensmeyer
By Rachael Gerkensmeyer
When Will My Labradoodle Go Into Heat? Vet-Verified Facts & Care Tips

When Will My Labradoodle Go Into Heat? Vet-Verified Facts & Care Tips

Adopting a new dog is always fun and exciting, but it also means taking the time to learn more about your new companion. In the case of female dogs, this inclu…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
Whippet vs. Italian Greyhound: Vet-Verified Key Differences (With Info & Pictures)

Whippet vs. Italian Greyhound: Vet-Verified Key Differences (With Info & Pictures)

The Whippet and Italian Greyhound are wonderful dogs that look like Greyhounds but are considerably smaller. While the two share many similarities, there are a…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dogs: Vet-Verified Causes, Signs & Care

Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dogs: Vet-Verified Causes, Signs & Care

If your dog has been clumsier than usual or has suddenly become anxious about entering dark rooms, they might be displaying signs of an eye condition called pr…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Bullmastiff vs Cane Corso: Vet-Reviewed Key Differences (With Pictures)

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

The Cane Corso and Bullmastiff are gentle giants and one cannot help but compare both their appearance and personalities. Other attributes that you might find…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Shih Tzu Eye Discharge: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Care Tips

Shih Tzu Eye Discharge: Vet-Reviewed Causes, Signs & Care Tips

If you have a Shih Tzu, you know that eye boogers can be a common occurrence. There's just something about those big eyes that seem to create gunk. But what's…

Adam Mann
By Adam Mann
How to Live With Dogs When You Are Allergic: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Live With Dogs When You Are Allergic: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

Achoo! No one likes sneezing, runny eyes, or itching! We love our pups but don't always love that dander—it's a real trigger. So, what exactly does a dog lover…

Ashley Bates
By Ashley Bates
How to Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs & in Your Home: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

How to Get Rid of Fleas on Dogs & in Your Home: 8 Vet-Approved Tips

Getting rid of fleas is a two-pronged process. You have to remove fleas from your dog and your home. Otherwise, your dog will keep reinfecting in a never-endin…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
Heterochromia in Dogs: Different Colored Eyes Explained

Heterochromia in Dogs: Different Colored Eyes Explained

Have you ever noticed a dog with two different colored eyes, or maybe they had two colors in the same eye? What you saw was a condition called heterochromia. H…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Dog Eye Ulcers: Vet-Verified Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Dog Eye Ulcers: Vet-Verified Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment

Dog eyes have a similar basic structure to human eyes. The clear structure that makes up the front of the eye is the cornea. It consists of four layers of spec…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers