Veterinarian reviewed articles

Dr. Jacob Klos, Lead Veterinarian, DVM

Veterinarian Reviewed Articles

Dr. Jacob: The 3 Mobility Mistakes I See Every Winter (and the Easy Fixes)

Dr. Jacob: The 3 Mobility Mistakes I See Every Winter (and the Easy Fixes)

Winter has a way of making mobility issues more obvious.Dogs nap more. Floors get slick. Walks get shorter. And stiffness shows up in those first few steps after rest.Cornell describes...

Dr. Jacob: The 3 Mobility Mistakes I See Every Winter (and the Easy Fixes)

Winter has a way of making mobility issues more obvious.Dogs nap more. Floors get slick. Walks get shorter. And stiffness shows up in those first few steps after rest.Cornell describes...

Winter Itch or Winter Dryness? The 7-Question Check Before You Guess

Winter Itch or Winter Dryness? The 7-Question Check Before You Guess

If your dog is itching, licking, or rolling around like a tiny furry drama critic, it is tempting to label it “allergies” and move on.But in winter, there’s a common...

Winter Itch or Winter Dryness? The 7-Question Check Before You Guess

If your dog is itching, licking, or rolling around like a tiny furry drama critic, it is tempting to label it “allergies” and move on.But in winter, there’s a common...

The 40,000-Year-Old Reason Your Dog Spins Before Bed

The 40,000-Year-Old Reason Your Dog Spins Before Bed

Your dog performs the ritual nightly: approach the bed, spin two or three times, maybe paw at nothing, then finally settle. This isn't quirky—it's ancient programming. The Evolutionary Origins Before...

The 40,000-Year-Old Reason Your Dog Spins Before Bed

Your dog performs the ritual nightly: approach the bed, spin two or three times, maybe paw at nothing, then finally settle. This isn't quirky—it's ancient programming. The Evolutionary Origins Before...

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...