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Dr. Jacob Klos, Lead Veterinarian, DVM

Veterinarian Reviewed Articles

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%...

The Science of Joy: What Dogs Know About Happiness That We Forgot

The Science of Joy: What Dogs Know About Happiness That We Forgot

Today, millions of Americans will take a moment to practice gratitude. Meanwhile, your dog woke up and did what they do every day—celebrated everything like it’s the first time. The...

The Science of Joy: What Dogs Know About Happiness That We Forgot

Today, millions of Americans will take a moment to practice gratitude. Meanwhile, your dog woke up and did what they do every day—celebrated everything like it’s the first time. The...

Hidden Nutritional Gaps in Premium Dog Food

Hidden Nutritional Gaps in Premium Dog Food

You bought the premium kibble. Organic, grain-free, "human-grade" ingredients. First ingredient: real meat. Price tag: $80. Here's what the marketing doesn't tell you: Even the best kibble has massive nutritional...

Hidden Nutritional Gaps in Premium Dog Food

You bought the premium kibble. Organic, grain-free, "human-grade" ingredients. First ingredient: real meat. Price tag: $80. Here's what the marketing doesn't tell you: Even the best kibble has massive nutritional...

The #1 Supplement Mistake Dog Owners Make

The #1 Supplement Mistake Dog Owners Make

After 15 years in practice, I see the same supplement mistake repeatedly, and it's sabotaging your dog's health: Inconsistency. Supplements Aren't Medicine—They're Nutrition You wouldn't eat vegetables for a week and...

The #1 Supplement Mistake Dog Owners Make

After 15 years in practice, I see the same supplement mistake repeatedly, and it's sabotaging your dog's health: Inconsistency. Supplements Aren't Medicine—They're Nutrition You wouldn't eat vegetables for a week and...