Webvet Editorial Team

Webvet Editorial Team

The Webvet Editorial Team is the in-house group of pet-care editors and writers behind Webvet, operated by Smart Pet Collective. The team researches, writes, and maintains Webvet's pet health, behavior, and medication content. Every article follows a defined editorial process: research from reputable veterinary and scientific sources, careful drafting, mandatory review of medical content by a credentialed veterinarian, and dated publication. Health and medication articles are medically reviewed by a licensed veterinary professional before they go live and are kept current over time.

Articles by Webvet Editorial Team

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Behavior

Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? A Vet-Reviewed Guide

Dogs follow their people for love, food, instinct, and curiosity, but constant shadowing can sometimes signal anxiety or illness. Here is how to tell normal velcro-dog behavior from a real problem, and exactly when to call your vet.

A healthy adult dog calmly nibbling a few blades of fresh green grass in a sunny backyard
Dog Health

Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? Vet Reasons and When to Worry

Most grass eating is normal dog behavior, not a sign your dog is sick. Here's why dogs eat grass, what's normal versus concerning, what to do, and the warning signs that mean it's time to see a vet.

A relaxed dog standing on grass with a soft open mouth, neutral ears, loose wagging tail, and a wiggly body showing friendly, calm body language
Behavior

Dog Body Language: A Vet Guide to Reading Your Dog

Your dog is "talking" to you all day with their tail, ears, eyes, mouth, and posture. This vet-reviewed guide shows you how to read the whole dog, in context, so you know when they're happy, anxious, or asking for space.

Gloved hand scooping a modern open-top litter box with slate-grey clumping litter, with a curious gray-and-white short-haired cat watching attentively beside it
Cat Health

When Changes in Litter Box Habits Signal a Medical Problem

Changes in litter box habits often reveal urinary, kidney, or metabolic problems long before other symptoms appear. Here's how to tell medical from behavioral, and when it's an emergency.

Long-haired ragdoll cat with blue eyes sitting in a clean white open-top litter box with light beige unscented clumping litter, in a bright neutral-tile bathroom corner
Cat Health

What Does Healthy Cat Urine Look Like? A Vet Explains

Healthy cat urine is pale yellow to amber, clear, and consistent in volume. Here's what normal looks like, what color changes may mean, and when urine changes are a vet emergency.

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Cat Health

Preventative Care for Feline Urinary Health: A Vet's Guide

Preventative care for feline urinary health comes down to steady habits: hydration, nutrition, stress reduction, and daily litter box monitoring. Here's a vet-informed guide to each.

Veterinarian in blue scrubs gently palpating the abdomen of a calm orange tabby cat on a stainless steel exam table, with a stethoscope and urinalysis test strips on a tray beside them
Cat Health

How Veterinarians Diagnose Urinary Problems in Cats

Veterinarians diagnose urinary problems in cats through a layered process of physical exam, urinalysis, imaging, and blood work. Here's what that looks like at the clinic and how to spot urgent signs at home.

Calm modern multi-cat household with a black cat lounging on a sofa, a tortoiseshell on a rug, and a cream-colored cat in a basket, with multiple open-top litter boxes visible across the room
Cat Health

How to Monitor Urinary Health in Multi-Cat Households

Multi-cat homes make urinary symptoms harder to attribute. Here's how to set up litter boxes for visibility, narrow down which cat is struggling, and know when to call the vet.

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Dog Health

Canine Health Alert: Understanding Infections of Amoeba in Dogs

Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options for Your Pet

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Dog Health

Surgical Options for Excessive Dog Drooling: Cruel or Not?

Ethical Perspectives on Surgery for Excessive Drooling

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Dog Health

How To Choose the Right Dog Collar: A Comprehensive Guide

Empowering Pet Parents With Invaluable Tips and Insights and How to Choose the Right Dog Collar

cat window perches
Cat Health

Choosing the Perfect Cat Window Perches: A Buyer’s Guide

Satisfy your cat’s need for entertainment

Preventing dog collar accidents as Shiba Inu looks on
Dog Health

Keeping Dogs Safe: Tips and Tricks for Preventing Dog Collar Accidents

Learn how to train your dog and minimize collar-related issues

can cats carry bed bugs? cat wonders while looking at owner.
Cat Health

Can Cats Carry Bed Bugs?

Exploring bed bugs and their impact on cats.

nystatin for dogs
Dermatology

Nystatin for Dogs and Cats

apoquel for dogs
Dermatology

Apoquel for Dogs

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Dog Health

Senior Dog Health: Comprehensive Guide To Navigating Your Dog’s Golden Years

Discover how to care for your senior dog, understand their unique health needs, and ensure they enjoy their golden years with happiness and comfort

adopting a pit bull
Dog Health

A Guide to Adopting a Pit Bull: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Essential information for potential pit bull owners

administering medicine to dogs
Dog Health

Administering Medicine to Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the proven secrets of administering medicine to dogs. From pills to injections, learn practical tips to make the process easier for you and your pet.

piloerection in pets such as a cat
Dog Health

Understanding Piloerection in Pets — A Comprehensive Guide

All about piloerection — Not a dirty word, we swear

how to treat snake bites on dogs
Dog Health

How To Treat Snake Bites on Dogs

When we take our pets with us on adventures, we need to be prepared for emergencies. A snake bite can be deadly if not treated right away, and even more so if you’re not sure what to do.

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Dog Health

A Guide to Understanding and Treating Cuterebra Infestations

Webvet's comprehensive resource on Cuterebra infestations

can cats eat chocolate
Cat Health

The Hidden Danger of Chocolate: Can Cats Eat Chocolate?

Humans love chocolate, but should your furry friend indulge?

Permethrin for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Permethrin for Dogs

Selamectin for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Selamectin for Dogs and Cats

Fluralaner for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Fluralaner for Dogs and Cats

Afoxolaner for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Afoxolaner for Dogs and Cats

Moxidectin for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Moxidectin for Dogs and Cats

Ponazuril for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Ponazuril for Dogs and Cats

Toltrazuril for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Toltrazuril for Dogs and Cats

Nitenpyram for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Nitenpyram for Dogs and Cats

Praziquantel for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Praziquantel for Dogs and Cats

Pyrantel Pamoate for Dogs and Cats
Parasites

Pyrantel Pamoate for Dogs and Cats

Piroxicam for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Piroxicam for Dogs and Cats

Prednisolone for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Prednisolone for Dogs and Cats

Aspirin for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Aspirin for Dogs and Cats

Amantadine for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Amantadine for Dogs and Cats

Tramadol for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Tramadol for Dogs and Cats

Meloxicam for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Meloxicam for Dogs and Cats

Glucosamine for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Glucosamine for Dogs and Cats

Prednisone for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Prednisone for Dogs and Cats

Carprofen for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Carprofen for Dogs and Cats

Gabapentin for Dogs and Cats
Mobility

Gabapentin for Dogs and Cats

Metoclopramide for Dogs and Cats
Digestive

Metoclopramide for Dogs and Cats

Mirtazapine for Dogs and Cats
Digestive

Mirtazapine for Dogs and Cats

Ondansetron for Dogs and Cats
Digestive

Ondansetron for Dogs and Cats

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Dog Health

How to Remove Cactus Needles From Your Dog Safely

Comprehensive guide for prickly situations: Remove cactus needles with care

poison-proof your cat home
Cat Health

How to Poison-Proof Your Cat Home to Avoid a Tragedy

Your home isn’t as safe for your cat as you think

fish oil for dogs and cats
Dermatology

Fish Oil for Dogs and Cats

welactin for dogs
Dermatology

Welactin for Dogs