Blog Page 22 - Pet Releaf

Why Your Dog or Cat Might Be Stressed When Kids Go Back to School

5 MIN READ Aug 29, 2025

Help your pets adjust to back-to-school changes with tips on routines, enrichment, and natural support for a smooth seasonal transition.

5 Signs Your Dog or Cat Is Struggling With Routine Changes

4 MIN READ Aug 29, 2025

Is your pet stressed by routine changes? Learn 5 signs to watch for and tips to keep your dog or cat happy, secure, and supported.

Why Is My Dog Eating Acorns? Is it Safe?

3 MIN READ Aug 28, 2025

Wondering why your dog is eating acorns? Learn the risks of acorn poisoning in dogs, symptoms to watch for, what to do if your dog ate an acorn, and safe...

Do Dogs Need Flu Shots?

2 MIN READ Aug 27, 2025

Do dogs need flu shots? Learn the facts about canine influenza, how dog flu vaccines differ from human flu shots, which dogs are at risk, and when to consider vaccinations.

Should You Adjust Your Pet’s Diet with the Seasons?

3 MIN READ Aug 22, 2025

Should you adjust your pet’s diet with the seasons? Learn how weather changes impact dogs and cats and tips to support year-round nutrition and wellness.

Why Does My Dog Shed More in the Fall?

4 MIN READ Aug 22, 2025

Learn why dogs shed more in the fall, what’s normal, and simple tips to manage seasonal shedding while keeping your pup comfortable and healthy.

Lolita’s Second Chance: From Family Heartbreak to Finding a New Home

3 MIN READ Aug 18, 2025

Across the country, animal rescues have seen a rise in pets arriving after losing their homes. Here's how Mercy Full Project is helping.

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Our veterinarians, founders and pet care writers share what they know to help you make informed choices for your pet.

Diana Drumm, DVM, CVA, CVCP
DVM, CVA, CVCP
Dr. Diana Drumm is an integrative veterinarian with more than 25 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She earned her DVM from the University of...
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Colleen Smith, DVM, CVA, CVCP
DVM, CVA, CVCP
Colleen Smith, DVM, CVA, CVCP Dr. Colleen Smith is an integrative veterinarian with more than 20 years of experience combining conventional veterinary medicine with holistic...
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Joseph Rosentel, DVM, MS, PhD
DVM, MS, PhD
Dr. Joseph K. Rosentel is a veterinarian and research scientist with more than 20 years of experience developing innovative products for the veterinary profession. He...
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Christopher Brooks, DVM
DVM
Dr. Christopher Brooks is a veterinarian with more than 30 years of experience across the pet, veterinary pharmaceutical, pet nutrition and pet cannabis industries. He...
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Chelsea Gennings
Co-Founder, Pet Releaf
Chelsea Gennings is Co-Founder of Pet Releaf, which she helped launch with her family more than a decade ago. Since then, she has helped grow...
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Miranda Carney
Award-Winning Pet Writer
Miranda Carney is an award-winning pet writer, published author, and digital marketing manager at Pet Releaf. She specializes in creating educational content that helps pet...
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Sassafras Patterdale, CPDT-KA, CTDI
CPDT-KA, CTDI
Sassafras Patterdale is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), American Kennel Club Trick Title Evaluator and FIT DOG Instructor. Their...
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Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT
MSc, CPDT
Stephanie Gibeault is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA) and award-winning pet writer with more than a decade of experience training dogs. She holds a...
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