Author: Dr. Rebecca Black
Dr. Rebecca Black is an absolute gem of a Veterinarian. She brings decades of experience to Handy Pets Guide and has overflowing talent and passion for breeding and caring for pets, their people, and the team around her.
Dr. Sophia was born and raised in Columbiana, Ohio. She completed her undergraduate studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After earning her DVM from The Ohio State University in 1980. She has experience of over 3 decades and is very happy to share them.
Her goal is to give pets all over the world a better life and to recommend the best tips, advice, and also recommend the best product for every pet owner.
Do Huskies need grain free food? Husky owners are usually not sure whether or not to feed their huskies with grains because fear that their dogs may develop allergies from eating grains. In some cases, dogs with sensitive stomachs may even suffer stomach upset. The truth …
How much food should a Husky eat a day? Owning a husky is great, but it comes with a great responsibility as well since they are an active breed and will require a certain amount of food to stay healthy and active. Knowing the right amount …
Can you use human shampoo on Huskies? Huskies are a very active breed, which means they play a lot. This gets them dirty sometimes and would need some baths to make them attractive once more. Your dog’s in the bathtub, wet, and you’ve just pressed your …
Is FURminator shampoo good for huskies? It’s that time of the year when your dog sheds heavily, and you need to get your dog deshedding tools to keep their skin healthy and shiny. It is one thing to have a husky and another to manage their …
Why are pitbulls so vocal? As dog owner, sometimes you want your dog to bark to ward off external threats, especially at night, and other times you just want some quiet. Your dog may not know when you want them to hush, hence, they go off …
This piece discusses what to do when your dog has poop hanging out. As a dog owner, you may have noticed that when your dog is out to do its business, some poop is left hanging out. This can be tied to many factors including digestion …
Even though there’s nothing shameful about it, you could find your dog depressed wearing cone of shame—it makes your fur friend feel miserable. Of course, dogs need it to enhance their healing process. That’s completely okay. But wearing this lampshade around their neck could make them …
After spaying, your dog needs time to heal, but that won’t happen if they keep itching, licking, or chewing at their incision, hence the need for a cone. This publication, thus, discusses when to take the cone off dog after spay. Wearing your dog a cone …
Female dog in heat not eating? It is a common phenomenon for unspayed female dogs to behave differently, including losing appetite, during heat. The hormonal changes they are undergoing are responsible for this abrupt change. This could be a confusing and frustrating time for dog owners …
Is a dog’s first heat shorter? Dog’s heat period varies by breed. Smaller dogs may go into heat more often than bigger dogs. And the length of a dog’s first heat may be irregular when they begin to experience it. However, on average, female dogs’ heat …
