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Dr. Amy Fox, DVM

Veterinary Expert

    Amy Fox, DVM is a small animal veterinarian in New York City.  She has worked in many different settings including shelter medicine, emergency medicine, general practice, and animal cruelty and forensics. She is especially interested in nutrition, preventative medicine and care for senior pets. Dr. Fox also enjoys writing about veterinary medicine and teaching. In her free time she loves to cook, garden, and go for long runs. 

    Articles featuring Dr. Amy Fox, DVM

    Two dogs digging outside in the dirt.
    health

    Types of Worms in Dogs: How to Detect and Treat Worms in Dogs

    Here are the types of worms your pup could get, how you know they have them in the first place, and how to get rid of them for good.

    Reflection of a multi-colored rainbow on the face of a mixed breed dog sitting on the floor indoors
    health

    What Colors Can Dogs See? How Dog Vision Really Works

    Let’s put a stop to this “dogs are totally color blind” myth.

    Male and female cat lying side by side.
    behavior

    How to Spot the Difference Between Male and Female Cats

    There’s more to it than what you learned in health class.

    Kurzhaar's dog eats grass, oats, happy puppy playing in the meadow
    behavior

    Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?

    Your pup is literally vegging out—when it’s no big deal and when to worry.

    A woman brushes a cat's hair.
    health

    The Best Way to Get Rid of Fleas on Cats, According to a Veterinarian

    Fleas sound like villains of a horror movie, and that’s honestly not that far off.