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Canine Behavior

Find out if your pup’s peculiar behavior is normal for our four-legged buddies or a sign of something more serious.

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dog health problems
Common Conditions

From reverse sneezing to ear infections, this collection has everything you need to help your best friend feel better in no time.

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dog diseases
Dog Diseases

Watching your pet suffer is heartbreaking & confusing. Here we show you how to spot, treat & prevent a range of deadly dog diseases.

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pet medications
Pet Vaccines & Medication

Did your vet just prescribe your pup a new medicine? This is the category for you. Learn about side effects, alternatives and more.

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preventive care
Preventative Care & Wellness

Scheduling routine checups with your veterinarian is the single most effective step you can take in keeping your pup healthy.

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dog nutrition
Diet & Nutrition

Curious if Fido can, in fact, eat that watermelon you just watched your toddler share with him? We've got you covered.

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Healthy Pets Start Here

As loving pet parents, we understand that you want to do whatever it takes to make your pet happy and healthy. We also know that finding reliable veterinary advice online is extremely difficult.

That's why we started Alpha Paw’s Vet Corner.

Our goal is to provide trusted, expert content that is designed to educate and inform pet parents about the common conditions and diseases that affect our four-legged family members, so you can give your pets the happy and healthy lives they deserve.

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Preventative Care & Wellness

How to Care for A Dog At the Beach: A Pet Parent Guide

How to Care for A Dog At the Beach: A Pet Paren...

Your Dog and the Beach The warm summer days are excellent opportunities to... Read More

How to Help A Choking Dog: Life-Saving Tips For Pet Parents

How to Help A Choking Dog: Life-Saving Tips For...

How Can You Tell If Your Dog Is Choking? Choking calls for immediate... Read More

How To Remove A Tick From Your Dog In 4 Easy Steps

How To Remove A Tick From Your Dog In 4 Easy Steps

How to Check for Ticks Ticks are nasty little creatures, and they can cause... Read More

Meet Our Team

Meet Our Experts

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Meet Dr. Ross Bernstein,
DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Ross Bernstein is a seasoned veterinary professional who we’re fortunate to have as the head..

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Meet Dr. Jo de Klerk,
DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Jo de Klerk is a certified veterinarian and professional writer. She graduated with an honors degree..

dr addie reinhard

Meet Dr. Addie Reinhard,
DVM

Veterinarian

ThDr. Addie Reinhard is an experienced companion animal veterinarian. She graduated from the University..

“Many pet supply businesses don't take the time to thoroughly research the health implications of the products they sell, much less seek out the medical advice of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine like myself. That's why I'm proud to partner with Alpha Paw – they truly care about the welfare of the pets they serve.”
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Dr. Ross Bernstein, DVM
Lead Veterinarian & Head of Alpha Paw’s Board of Pet Experts
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Dog Diseases

Contagious Dog Diseases: A Pet Parent Guide

Contagious Dog Diseases: A Pet Parent Guide

What Are Contagious Dog Diseases? Contagious dog diseases are infectious... Read More

Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Symptoms, Tre...

What is congestive heart failure in dogs? Congestive heart failure in dogs... Read More

Dog Lyme Disease Symptoms

Dog Lyme Disease Symptoms

What Is Dog Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is a spirochete-type bacteria called... Read More

Bringing You Content You Can Trust

Our professional writers, board-certified veterinarians, and expert editorial team work together to bring you reliable content you can trust. Here’s how it works:

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Each article is written by one of our accredited pet professionals, including animal behaviorists, vet nutritionists & veterinary technicians.

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Editorial Experts Review

The content is then reviewed by our Editorial team for flow, style,punctuation & readability before it’s sent to our pet experts.

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Veterinarians Approve

Our Board of Pet Experts review the completed article for accuracy & reliability before giving it their expert Stamp of Approval.

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Checklist for New Adopters

Help make the transition, as smooth as possible.

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Resources

Get the latest on adoption processes, learn how

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Pet Adoption FAQs

Get answers to questions you haven’t thought of.

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dog behaaviour
Behavior & Training

Is your pup's behavior normal?

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dog nutrition
Nutrition & Ingredients

What’s on your pet’s food label?

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