Veterinary advice you can actually understand and trust.

Pet health can be confusing. thegoodvet clears the myths, explains the science, and tells you the truth — simply and honestly.

Why this vet hates new puppy visits (AKA, how to stop puppy mills)

Many people think veterinarians have the dream job. Snuggling adorable puppies and kittens  – what’s...

The myth of dominance and the alpha dog – not true!

Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, we were taught by the experts of the time that dogs...

Which chocolate is most scary if your dog eats it?

We know chocolate is toxic to dogs. But is one kind worse than the other? Is there any kind of...

How to buy & introduce the best scratching post for your cat (and not need to declaw after all!)

Shopping for a scratching post for your new cat? Thinking about declawing but want to offer an...

The cancer cats get in their mouths

I really couldn’t come up with a catchy title. It’s a sucky disease. Cancer sucks. So...

Diarrhea in dogs and cats- when to worry

Everyone with a dog or cat has dealt with it at one point. It’s never pretty...

5 things to know about pet euthanasia – what to expect

You’ve made the gut-wrenching decision that it’s time to say good-bye to your beloved...

Dogs with bloody diarrhea that looks like raspberry jelly – HGE

Here’s one disease that really freaks dog owners out. It can be mild, but some severe cases...

Want to avoid hip dysplasia? Avoid vitamin supplements!

As busy humans eating less-than-ideal diets much of the time, it has been widely recommended we take...

If you had a veterinarian friend…

You’d ask her about your pet. She’d tell you the truth — honestly, clearly, without fear-mongering. That’s what Thegoodvet is.

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