Dr. Paola Cuevas

Dr. Paola Cuevas

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When Do Puppies Start Barking? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

When Do Puppies Start Barking? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Tips

There is nothing more exciting than bringing home a brand-new puppy! That new puppy smell, their soft fur, and the adorable squeaks and yaps are so heartwarmin…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Much Sleep Do Puppies Need? Vet-Approved Facts

How Much Sleep Do Puppies Need? Vet-Approved Facts

Puppies are often remembered as a whirling tornado of energy, but they need 18–20 hours of sleep daily to help them grow big and strong. Puppies don’t yet have…

Luxifa Le
By Luxifa Le
Why Do Dogs Like to Be Petted? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons

Why Do Dogs Like to Be Petted? 5 Vet-Verified Reasons

Most people know that dogs like to be petted. In fact, most people’s first instinct when introduced to a dog is to pet them. But few people actually know why d…

Kristin Hitchcock
By Kristin Hitchcock
How Do Dogs Get Mango Worms? Vet Reviewed Facts

How Do Dogs Get Mango Worms? Vet Reviewed Facts

Painful boils that erupt into squirming maggots—it sounds like something from a horror movie. But mango worms are all too real. Mango worms, also known as mang…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Is My Puppy Supposed to Shed? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Is My Puppy Supposed to Shed? Vet-Verified Facts & Info

Puppy fur is usually finer, softer, and fluffier than the adult coat. Unfortunately, the puppy coat doesn’t last forever, and it will eventually shed. If your…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
How Often Should You Bathe a Puppy? Vet-Recommended Frequency & Bathing Guide

How Often Should You Bathe a Puppy? Vet-Recommended Frequency & Bathing Guide

Getting a new puppy can be really exciting, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. On top of feeding and playing with the puppy, you also have to ensu…

Savanna Stanfield
By Savanna Stanfield
When Do Puppies Start Hearing? What to Expect

When Do Puppies Start Hearing? What to Expect

Puppies are adorable balls of energy that bring excitement and happiness into our lives. Young puppies are curious about the world around them. Using their sen…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
5 Best Sources of Iron for Dogs (& How Much They Need Daily)

5 Best Sources of Iron for Dogs (& How Much They Need Daily)

Many lifeforms need iron to survive, from wild animals like giant blue whales and African lions to domesticated pets like dogs and cats. Iron has many importan…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Do Golden Retrievers Bite So Much & When Does it Stop?

Why Do Golden Retrievers Bite So Much & When Does it Stop?

You don’t have to be a dog expert to know that puppies are notorious for nibbling. Golden Retrievers are notorious for this, and it often lasts so long that pe…

Hallie Ballard
By Hallie Ballard
Are Rottweilers Easy to Train? Important Facts & Tips

Are Rottweilers Easy to Train? Important Facts & Tips

While the Rottweiler might have a reputation as a “dangerous” breed, if you own one of these dogs, you know just how sweet and loyal they can be. However, they…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove