Cristina Vulpe PhD

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With a PhD in Veterinary Oncology, Dr. Cristina Vulpe loves researching and writing about the things that she’s passionate about. These range from animal nutrition and welfare to pet behavior, infectious diseases, and parasitology. In her spare time, she’s always in the company of her cat and a good book.

Panosteitis in Dogs – Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Cristina Vulpe PhDNovember 13, 2019January 15, 2020

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Canine panosteitis, also called eosinophilic panosteitis or osteomyelitis, is a somewhat common inflammatory bone disease that affects young dogs. It is fairly similar to the syndrome of growing pains that...

Why Is My Dog Licking and Chewing Its Paws?

Cristina Vulpe PhDNovember 11, 2019November 11, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

It can be quite frustrating to have to see your dog obsessively chewing or licking his paws, especially if they seem to lose interest in everyone and everything around them....

Is My Dog Dying?

Cristina Vulpe PhDNovember 7, 2019November 11, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Pet loss is one of the most painful and hardest things that a pet parent has to cope with. In some cases, a dog can pass away suddenly and without...

My Dog is Shaking and Trembling | Causes and Treatment

Cristina Vulpe PhDNovember 4, 2019January 15, 2020

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

There are many things that can cause a dog to tremble or shiver. But what are the most common reasons for this to happen? What treatment is there for the...

Cat Constipation | What to Do When Your Can’t Poop

Cristina Vulpe PhDOctober 31, 2019November 19, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Some of the most common disorders of the stomach and intestines in cats are colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), constipation, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), gastrointestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal ulcers,...

Bland Diet for Dogs – What Should You Feed a Sick Dog?

Cristina Vulpe PhDOctober 25, 2019October 25, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Neither pets nor humans love to have a tummy ache, and if your dog has been experiencing one for a couple of days, it’s only natural for you to want...

Depression in Dogs

Cristina Vulpe PhDOctober 21, 2019November 11, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Pet parents are usually confident that they are aware of their dogs’ needs and that they meet them. What might they need more than fresh food and water, belly rubs,...

Vestibular Disease in Dogs

Cristina Vulpe PhDOctober 16, 2019December 18, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

The vestibular system is in charge of giving mammals balance, as well as a sense of spatial orientation. That’s why vestibular disease affects a dog’s body balance system. There are...

Xylitol Toxicity in Dogs

Cristina Vulpe PhDOctober 11, 2019October 21, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

The number of dogs being exposed to xylitol has increased over the years, as people have started to watch out their diets a little more. In the past, xylitol was...

How Often Do Cats Go Into Heat – The Estrous Cycles in Cats Explained

Cristina Vulpe PhDOctober 8, 2019October 8, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Unlike female dogs, female cats do not cycle at regular intervals in a year. Cats tend to come into heat depending on the season. The mating season in cats can...

Can Dogs Eat Eggs?

Cristina Vulpe PhDOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

There are many human foods that dogs can eat, but there are also many that they shouldn’t eat, either because they’re not good for them, or because they pose real...

Pyometra in Dogs

Cristina Vulpe PhDSeptember 28, 2019November 7, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Pyometra is a uterine infection that can occur both in dogs and in cats and that can make pets extremely ill. In this article, we will look at some of...

Ear Infections in Dogs

Cristina Vulpe PhDSeptember 25, 2019September 25, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Ear infections are one of the most common types of infections encountered in dogs. There are some breeds that are more predisposed to this health issue, and those that have...

Can Dogs Eat Potatoes?

Cristina Vulpe PhDSeptember 22, 2019December 7, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

There’s no doubt that potatoes are one of the staples of the human diet. They are delicious, calorie-dense, and with their help, we can make hearty meals. So, dogs should...

Allergies in Dogs | Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Cristina Vulpe PhDSeptember 18, 2019November 7, 2019

by Cristina Vulpe PhD

Allergies in dogs happen when their immune system overreacts to a threat (whether it is from an external or internal source). Even though allergies are more and more common, they...