Dr. Samantha Devine
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About
Dr. Samantha Devine is a practicing veterinarian who enjoys caring for animals and sharing her knowledge with pet owners. Preventative care, ranging from nutrition to vaccination, is her specialty and passion! With over 12 years of veterinary experience, Dr. Devine has extensive knowledge to share about small animal medicine, horses, aquatic species, and even zoo animals. She has also been writing for online pet sites for most of that time.Archive
You might be looking into getting a new dog and wonder if the laid-back Basset Hound is right for you. Are these loveable hound dogs lazy, or are they just tricking us into doing their bidding? Generally, Basset Hounds have...
You had company over for a barbecue, and your furriest family member stole an ear of corn on the cob from someone’s plate. Is it going to be a problem? If so, what do you do when your dog eats...
Let’s say you’re getting ready for a night out. You’ve laid out your outfit and gotten ready. All that’s left is the jewelry, but you find yourself missing an earring and a guilty-looking pup sorting by the bed. Do you...
Congratulations! Your Beagle is pregnant. While you wait to greet the newest additions to your family, you might start wondering how many puppies to expect. How many pups should your healthy female Beagle have, and how can you tell? How...
Yikes! You just got home and discovered your dog had a party in the bathroom trash can. On closer inspection, your dog might have eaten a tampon. Is it time to panic? What to Do if Your Dog Swallows a...
You’re reviewing your pup’s latest lab results from their annual exam, and you see a value flagged as abnormally high: cholesterol. What kind of problems can high cholesterol cause for your dog, and what can you do about it? What...
Our dogs are cherished members of our families, and it can be distressing when they end their time with us. You may need to know when it’s time to say goodbye to your furry friend, and it’s not always clear...
You think your dog has an upper respiratory infection or skin infection, but your vet is booked out for several days. Do you take your vet to an emergency hospital, or can you get antibiotics prescribed through an online veterinarian?...
If you’ve got a long-haired dog, you might have experienced the joy of “dingleberries,” those little pieces of poop hanging from the hair around your dog’s butt. You know they’re not healthy, so what can you do for your dog...
Your dog’s genital area seems bigger than it normally is, so you naturally wonder if it’s time to call the vet or if it’s something normal that will pass on its own. Let’s take a look at some of the...
Akitas are a gorgeous breed originally hailing from Japan. With their thick coat, sturdy stature, and loyalty, it’s no wonder people saved the breed when it was close to extinction. Akitas are as loyal as they come in the dog...
You’ve just gotten home and found trash strewn throughout your living room. The kitchen trash can is on its side, and your pooch looks guilty. You panic: should you be worried if my dog ate plastic? This is something you...
Hyperthyroidism is a common condition in cats, but what about in dogs? Not so much. What does it mean if your veterinarian tells you your dog is hyperthyroid? Let’s explore this uncommon condition. What Is Hyperthyroidism? The thyroid gland in...
You’re probably familiar with carbon monoxide poisoning in people, but did you know it’s something you need to be concerned about for your pets? Our dogs are just as susceptible to the effects of carbon monoxide as we are. It...
You want what’s best for your dog, and you’ve probably seen some home-delivery meal service-type companies for dog food. You might have even tried one (or three!) for your family, so why not for your furry family member? Can customized...
