Articles by Dr. Bartley Harrison, DVM
Dr. Bartley Harrison, DVM
Dr. Bartley Harrison, DVM is a small animal veterinarian based in North Carolina who has practiced emergency medicine since graduating from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. His primary interest areas include pain management, cardiology, and the treatment of shock.
He is a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, and American Medical Writers Association. In addition to his clinical work, he writes pet health articles to help provide accurate information for both new and experienced pet parents. When he’s not working, he enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, and going on adventures with his dog.
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Can Dogs Get Covid?
The pandemic started over four years ago, but there are still new strains popping up. Here’s what we know about dogs and Covid-19 now
The pandemic started over four years ago, but there are still new strains popping up. Here’s what we know about dogs and Covid-19 now
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Oof, that is bad
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healthHow to Tell If Your Dog is Sick
Look out for these warnings signs so you know when to call the vet
Look out for these warnings signs so you know when to call the vet
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healthWhat to Know About Your Puppy’s Hiccups
In addition to being adorable, it’s nothing to worry about
In addition to being adorable, it’s nothing to worry about
- nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Chocolate?
The human favourite should be kept far away from kitties
The human favourite should be kept far away from kitties
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If your teeth are chattering, theirs probably are, too
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Are kittens on the way? Here’s how to find out
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behaviourWhy Do Cats’ Eyes Glow in the Dark?
Those glowing orbs are actually a pretty useful result of evolution
Those glowing orbs are actually a pretty useful result of evolution
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healthWhat to Know About Fungal Skin Infections in Cats
Itchy and definitely not fun – here’s what to look out for
Itchy and definitely not fun – here’s what to look out for
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healthLymphoma Cancer in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Find out what causes lymphoma in dogs and how you can help your pup
Find out what causes lymphoma in dogs and how you can help your pup
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healthParaphimosis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Paraphimosis
It’s no laughing matter. Try these at-home treatments – and if they don’t work, take your dog to the vet ASAP
It’s no laughing matter. Try these at-home treatments – and if they don’t work, take your dog to the vet ASAP
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healthWhat to Do If Your Dog Has a Cracked, Broken or Torn Nail
A vet explains when you can treat the injury at home – and when it’s best to seek professional help
A vet explains when you can treat the injury at home – and when it’s best to seek professional help
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healthWhat You Need to Know About Cat Mouth Ulcers
How to spot, diagnose and treat the painful lesions – whether cancerous or non-cancerous
How to spot, diagnose and treat the painful lesions – whether cancerous or non-cancerous
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Oranges?
Yes and no. Learn how to safely feed citrus to your pup
Yes and no. Learn how to safely feed citrus to your pup
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Bite-size pieces of ripe, red tomatoes are safe – but you should skip tomato sauce
Bite-size pieces of ripe, red tomatoes are safe – but you should skip tomato sauce
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healthEverything You Need to Know to Care For Your Senior Dog
Your older dog is the love of your life. Here are some health issues to look out for
Your older dog is the love of your life. Here are some health issues to look out for
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healthStep-by-Step Guide: How to Safely Express Your Cat’s Anal Glands At Home
Ick. It won’t be fun, but here’s how to get the job done
Ick. It won’t be fun, but here’s how to get the job done
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healthWhat Can Your Dog Smell?
There’s a reason that sweet little nose is always pressed to the ground
There’s a reason that sweet little nose is always pressed to the ground
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healthSymptoms and Treatments For Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dogs
If your pup’s bathroom habits have changed, they might have a UTI. Here’s how to help
If your pup’s bathroom habits have changed, they might have a UTI. Here’s how to help
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healthUnderstanding Limber Tail Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about
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healthMange in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment For Canine Skin Condition
Yeah, we know. Luckily there are some steps you can take
Yeah, we know. Luckily there are some steps you can take
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Glucosamine For Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
You may have heard other pup parents praising this supplement. Here’s what a vet has to say
You may have heard other pup parents praising this supplement. Here’s what a vet has to say
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healthWhat to Know About Eye Infections In Cats
Cats’ eyes are strikingly beautiful, but goopy, irritated eyes are not
Cats’ eyes are strikingly beautiful, but goopy, irritated eyes are not
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Can Cats Actually Get the Common Cold?
They’re not exactly blowing their noses and rubbing Vicks on their chests, but here’s what you need to know
They’re not exactly blowing their noses and rubbing Vicks on their chests, but here’s what you need to know
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behaviourNeutering Male Cats: Behaviour and Recovery Guide
If you’re bracing yourself for some wackiness, don’t worry – it won’t last forever
If you’re bracing yourself for some wackiness, don’t worry – it won’t last forever
This is one of those ‘no, but also yes’ answers...
The answer is no, no, no and here’s why
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healthEar Mites in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Everything you need to know to keep the pests at bay
Everything you need to know to keep the pests at bay
