Kelly Pebworth
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 Dogs Eat Soy Sauce?
Many of us dog owners love to give dogs treats throughout the day for training, good behavior, or to express the love, but many...
Malnutrition in Dogs: What Pet Owners Must Know
Your dog requires constant care and nutrition, including making sure that there are sufficient vitamins and minerals in their diet to maintain normal body...
Dog Scratching But No Fleas? 8 Other Causes of Itching and...
When a dog is itching, scratching, chewing, or licking themselves nonstop, the first cause of our pet's discomfort that we often think of is...
9 Causes of Folliculitis in Dogs and How to Treat Them
Folliculitis, or more commonly known as bacterial folliculitis, refers to hair follicle inflammation that is usually caused by a bacterial inflection. In dogs, the...
8 Ways to Lower the Risk of Heart Disease in Dogs
Approximately 10% of dogs in the United States have some form of heart disease. Usually, it's a genetic disorder, more prevalent in some breeds....
Leaky Gut in Dogs: Real Thing or a Myth?
The legitimacy of leaky gut syndrome in dogs (and people) has been debated as the idea of the condition is a recent development, whether...
The Plague and Your Dog
The plague is the development of a bacterial infection caused by Genus Yersinia pestis (PDF), a parasitic bacteria that infects potential hosts, including dogs....
The Complete Guide on Osteosarcoma in Dogs
Each year approximately 8,000 to 10,000 dogs are diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Most frequently seen in large and giant breed dogs, this aggressive bone cancer...
5 Dog Esophagus Problems and What You Should Know
The esophagus is a thin, muscular tube that connects a dog’s throat to their stomach and helps with pushing water and food into the...
5 Causes and Signs of Prostate Problems in Dogs
An enlarged prostate is a common condition that affects men in their senior years. But men are not the exception because male dogs and...
3 Common Knee Problems in Dogs and What to Know About...
Dogs can suffer from knee problems just like humans, and just like us, these problems can seriously affect their quality of life.
Knowing what the...
Depression in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Depression is often a misunderstood illness. It is no surprise then that many people think that this problem is reserved for humans and that...
