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09/04/2026

dogs are the only loud chewers I’ll allow

🍈 Cantaloupe can be a tasty occasional treat with water, fiber, and vitamins A + C. Just stick to small pieces of the flesh and skip the rind, which can be a choking hazard or cause an intestinal blockage.

09/02/2026

Your cat’s p**p is trying to tell you something (here’s how to read it)

It’s not glamorous, but your cat’s litter box is one of the best early warning systems you have for their health.

Healthy cat p**p is chocolate-brown, firm but pliable (think modeling clay), sausage-shaped, and leaves little residue behind. Changes in color or consistency can point to real problems: watery stool usually means diarrhea, hard pebble-like stool means constipation, and unusual colors are a signal worth acting on. Orange or yellow can point to liver or gallbladder issues, black can mean bleeding higher in the GI tract, red usually means bleeding near the a**s or re**um, and green can mean a bacterial or parasitic infection (or just grass-eating).

Never treat abnormal stool with home remedies. If it doesn’t resolve in a few days, or there’s blood involved, it’s time to call a vet.

Full guide at the link, including a cat p**p chart and what to do depending on what you’re seeing.

Not sure if what you’re seeing is a reason to worry? A vet at Dutch can take a look and help you figure out next steps.

Learn how to spot health issues in your cat’s stool with this guide and printable cat p**p chart.

08/29/2026

Take it away fur frens👇

08/28/2026

Anxious dog breeds: dogs most prone to anxiety

Any dog can develop anxiety, but a 2020 study of 13,700 Finnish pet dogs found real differences in anxiety-related behavior by breed, from noise sensitivity to fear of strangers to separation distress.

Lagotto Romagnolos topped the list for noise sensitivity, especially fear of thunder. Wheaten Terriers ranked similarly noise-sensitive. Spanish Water Dogs showed a strong fear response to strangers, and according to Dutch's own internal data, 24% of Spanish Water Dog consults at Dutch were for anxiety. German Shepherds ranked high for hyperactivity and impulsivity, often showing up as compulsive pacing. Mixed-breed dogs showed some of the highest anxiety rates overall, though that's likely tied to their larger numbers in the study rather than mixed breeds being inherently more anxious. Across the whole study, 72.5% of dogs showed at least one anxiety-related behavioral trait.

Genetics sets the baseline risk, but socialization, trauma, and age all shape whether that risk becomes an actual problem. Treatment usually combines environmental management, behavior modification, and medication when needed, since anxiety rarely resolves on its own.

Full guide at the link, including the complete breed breakdown and how vets build a treatment plan.

If your dog's anxiety needs a treatment plan, a vet at Dutch can meet with you online and prescribe medication if it's a good fit, often within a day.

Some dog breeds are more prone to anxiety than others. Learn which breeds, what the signs look like, and how vets treat dog anxiety.

08/28/2026

sorry buddy, mom starts work at 6:30

08/27/2026

We talk to them. We plan our days around them. We miss them when we're gone for a weekend. And most of us have never stopped to think about why.

Dr. David Haworth joins Joe Spector and Dr. Kate Elden this Thursday on Ask a Vet to talk about the bond between people and their animals, why it runs deeper than we usually say out loud, and how it shapes the way we care for them. He also works overnight ER shifts, so he's seen where that bond leads when it matters most.

Live Thursday at 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET. Leave your questions in the comments and we'll get to them on air.

08/25/2026

Your reminder to check your houseplants 🌿

Some common plants can be toxic to cats. Save this for the next time you’re adding a little more green to your space.

08/24/2026

Cat constipation: symptoms, causes and treatments

If your cat is straining in the litter box, meowing more than usual, or hasn’t p**ped in a couple of days, it’s easy to worry the worst. Here’s what’s actually going on and when it’s time to call a vet.

Cats are normally regular, p**ping about once a day. Constipation happens when stool can’t move through the bowels as it should, often from too little water, too little (or too much) fiber, lack of exercise, or an underlying condition like arthritis, hyperthyroidism, or chronic kidney disease. According to Dutch’s internal data, digestive issues accounted for roughly 6,783 cat consultations between 2024 and 2026.

The good news: mild constipation is often manageable at home. Switching to wet food, adding water, and more exercise are common first steps. If that’s not enough, laxatives can help. In Dutch’s own data, they were prescribed in about 310 of those digestive consults, and the right kind (bulk-forming, lubricant, emollient, osmotic, or stimulant) depends on the cause. In more severe cases, a vet may need to manually remove stool or use an e***a.

Full guide at the link, including how vets diagnose constipation and when it becomes an emergency.

If your cat hasn’t p**ped in two or more days, talk to a vet at Dutch today!

Is your cat straining in the litter box? Learn the causes, symptoms, and vet-approved treatments for cat constipation — plus when it's an emergency.

08/24/2026

If you’ve ever wondered “why does my pet do that?” this is for you.

This Wednesday, Dr. Kate is hosting an AMA in r/DutchVet and answering all your questions!

Eating grass, licking paws, picky eating, weird sleeping positions, mystery smells… nothing is too random.

August 26 • 9am PT / 12pm ET • r/DutchVet

08/19/2026

Do you have an itchy frenchie?

Thank you Christina Grason for coming on last week’s ask a vet livestream! Interested in joining a future live? DM us and let us know!