Dr. Amanda Charles

Dr. Amanda Charles

Veterinarian

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February 18, 2026

Stop Your Dog's Excessive Barking: What Actually Works

It's 6 AM on a Saturday, and your dog is at the window, barking at absolutely nothing you can see. Or maybe it's a person walking by three houses down. Or a le…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Stop Your Dog's Excessive Barking: What Actually Works
January 24, 2026

Simple Training Tricks to Quiet Your Barking Dog

Does your dog launch into a barking fit every time the mailman approaches? Or do they bark frantically at the window whenever someone walks by? Perhaps they ba…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Simple Training Tricks to Quiet Your Barking Dog
December 10, 2025

Gentle Training Methods to Curb Excessive Barking

If your dog loves to express every thought, feeling, and dramatic opinion with a bark, you are not alone. Barking is normal, healthy, and one of the main ways…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Gentle Training Methods to Curb Excessive Barking
December 3, 2025

Before You Add Olive Oil to Your Dog’s Bowl - Read This!

You drizzle it on your salad, cook with it, and probably have a bottle sitting proudly on your counter. Olive oil is celebrated for its heart-healthy fats and…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Before You Add Olive Oil to Your Dog’s Bowl - Read This!
October 17, 2025

Should You Add Olive Oil to Your Dog’s Food? Read This First

“Healthy for humans” doesn’t always mean healthy for dogs. If you drizzle olive oil on your salad or use it to cook nearly everything, you’re not alone. This M…

Dan Seymour
By Dan Seymour
Should You Add Olive Oil to Your Dog’s Food? Read This First
August 15, 2025

8 Best Eye Wipes for Dogs In 2026 - Reviews & Top Picks

You can’t take any chances when cleaning a dog’s eyes. Wiping away tear stains and discharge will keep your dog happy, healthy, and looking their best, but sen…

Dogster Team
By Dogster Team
8 Best Eye Wipes for Dogs In 2026 - Reviews & Top Picks
October 22, 2024

Can Dogs Get Psoriasis? Our Vet Explains

Psoriasis affects more than 3% of adults in the United States, most commonly causing inflamed, red, and scaly patches of skin. If you or someone you know suffe…

Dr. Amanda Charles
By Dr. Amanda Charles
Can Dogs Get Psoriasis? Our Vet Explains
October 20, 2024

How Old Is 10 in Dog Years? Vet-Approved Guide to Each Size of Dog

If you have a dog, you’ve likely pondered their age in human years. You’ve probably also tried to determine your dog’s age in human years using the age-old “on…

Misty Layne
By Misty Layne
How Old Is 10 in Dog Years? Vet-Approved Guide to Each Size of Dog
October 17, 2024

Can I Feed My Dog Store-Bought Kibble? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts

As owners humanize their dogs and the pet industry pushes innovation, dog food has diversified significantly in recent years. Fresh, freeze-dried, and homemade…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can I Feed My Dog Store-Bought Kibble? Vet-Approved Nutrition Facts
October 15, 2024

Why Does My Dog Smell So Bad? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & Helpful Tips

We can think of a thousand and one reasons we love our dogs, but their smell is one aspect that could often use some improvement. Dogs have a habit of developi…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Why Does My Dog Smell So Bad? 7 Vet-Verified Reasons & Helpful Tips