Veterinarian reviewed articles

Dr. Jacob Klos, Lead Veterinarian, DVM

Veterinarian Reviewed Articles

The #1 Predictor of Your Dog's Future Health (It's Not What You Think)

The #1 Predictor of Your Dog's Future Health (It's Not What You Think)

In 15 years of practice, I've tracked every health metric imaginable. Blood work, weight, body condition scores, dental grades. But one measurement predicts future health problems with 90% accuracy, and...

The #1 Predictor of Your Dog's Future Health (It's Not What You Think)

In 15 years of practice, I've tracked every health metric imaginable. Blood work, weight, body condition scores, dental grades. But one measurement predicts future health problems with 90% accuracy, and...

5 Resolutions Your Dog Desperately Wishes You'd Keep in 2026

5 Resolutions Your Dog Desperately Wishes You'd Keep in 2026

If dogs could write New Year's resolutions for their humans, they'd skip the gym memberships and diet plans. Their list would be simpler—and could add years to their life. Here...

5 Resolutions Your Dog Desperately Wishes You'd Keep in 2026

If dogs could write New Year's resolutions for their humans, they'd skip the gym memberships and diet plans. Their list would be simpler—and could add years to their life. Here...

6 Dogs Who Became Heroes on Christmas (True Rescue Stories)

6 Dogs Who Became Heroes on Christmas (True Rescue Stories)

Every year, amid the wrapping paper and carols, dogs quietly save lives. These verified holiday rescues remind us that our best gifts might have four legs and a tail. Buddy...

6 Dogs Who Became Heroes on Christmas (True Rescue Stories)

Every year, amid the wrapping paper and carols, dogs quietly save lives. These verified holiday rescues remind us that our best gifts might have four legs and a tail. Buddy...

Scientists Decoded Your Dog's Dreams (And Yes, You're in Them)

Scientists Decoded Your Dog's Dreams (And Yes, You're in Them)

Those twitching paws, muffled barks, and phantom tail wags during sleep aren't random. MIT neuroscientists have finally decoded what's happening in your dog's sleeping brain—and it's even sweeter than you...

Scientists Decoded Your Dog's Dreams (And Yes, You're in Them)

Those twitching paws, muffled barks, and phantom tail wags during sleep aren't random. MIT neuroscientists have finally decoded what's happening in your dog's sleeping brain—and it's even sweeter than you...

Why January Is My Busiest Month (And How to Prevent Your Dog From Becoming a Statistic)

Why January Is My Busiest Month (And How to Prevent Your Dog From Becoming a Statistic)

Every January, my appointment book tells the same story: "Fluffy is limping," "Max seems sluggish," "Bella's scratching constantly." The real diagnosis? Holiday weight gain. And it's destroying dogs' health faster...

Why January Is My Busiest Month (And How to Prevent Your Dog From Becoming a Statistic)

Every January, my appointment book tells the same story: "Fluffy is limping," "Max seems sluggish," "Bella's scratching constantly." The real diagnosis? Holiday weight gain. And it's destroying dogs' health faster...

The Science Says Your Dog Hates Hugs (Here's What They Actually Want)

The Science Says Your Dog Hates Hugs (Here's What They Actually Want)

That warm, fuzzy feeling you get hugging your dog? They probably aren't feeling it. Dr. Stanley Coren's groundbreaking study analyzed 250 random photos of dogs being hugged. The results: 81.6%...

The Science Says Your Dog Hates Hugs (Here's What They Actually Want)

That warm, fuzzy feeling you get hugging your dog? They probably aren't feeling it. Dr. Stanley Coren's groundbreaking study analyzed 250 random photos of dogs being hugged. The results: 81.6%...