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Kelly works as a veterinary technician in Austin, TX as well as regular animal rescue volunteer. She's been an animal lover and dog owner since childhood, and has worked in different dog related fields over the last twenty years. Currently she lives with three dogs and a cat.

Can Humans Get Worms from Dogs?

When owners bring their dogs to my clinic to deal with worms, they often ask, can humans get worms from dogs? The simple answer is...

20 Bad Dog Food Brands With Low Quality to Poor Ingredients

It's no secret that many of us often ignore properly taking care of ourselves and how little attention we sometimes pay to the quality...

How Long Does It Take for Dogs to Digest Food?

Your dog’s digestion is important for good health and a long life. Feeding times and portion size can be confusing enough, but then you...

Can Dogs Get Colds? What to Know and Do for Dog...

The infamous cold and flu season is here. Can dogs get colds just as humans can? Yes and no.  Your dog could pick up a...

3 Canine Diseases Linked to Dog Food and Nutrition

As humans concerned with our health, we know that there is a connection between the food we eat and how we feel. The same level...

US Soldier Fights for Custody of a Dog Who Saved His...

If you have ever lost a pet and had the joyous occasion of reuniting with them, then you will understand this Army Veteran Alex...

Delta Imposes New Restrictions for Flying with Dogs

We all know pets are a part of our family. We let them live inside, they share our beds, we share our food with...

Gifted Puppy Will Help Fight Terrorism in France

Last week, I wrote about Diesel, the police service dog who lost his life in the line of duty in Paris, France. Diesel was...

Homeward Bound: Dog Travels for 2 Days to Meet His Owner

Somehow, dogs always find a way to wiggle into our hearts before we even know it. But sometimes, we wiggle into theirs without us...

Shelter Dog Mishap: How a Pet Killed His New Owner

Thousands of dogs are saved from shelters all over the world every single day. It is where a person finds their new best friend...

Man’s Best Friend Is a Hero to Us All

The past few weeks were tragic for France and for the world. After we are still left reeling from the terrorist attacks on Paris,...

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