Articles by Dr. Alycia Washington, DVM, MS

Dr. Alycia Washington, DVM, MS
Alycia Washington, DVM, is a small animal emergency veterinarian based in North Carolina. She works as a relief veterinarianopens in a new tab and provides services to numerous emergency and specialty hospitals. Dr. Washington is also a children’s book author and freelance writer with a focus on veterinary medicine. She has a special fondness for turtles, honey bees, and penguins — none of which she treats. In her free time, Dr. Washington enjoys travel, good food, and good enough coffee.
And at what age is it safe?
- health
Are Snake Plants Toxic to Cats?
All you need to know about snake plants — plus, other plants that are toxic (and safe).
All you need to know about snake plants — plus, other plants that are toxic (and safe).
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Taste Sour?
They act like a Sour Patch Kid sometimes, after all.
They act like a Sour Patch Kid sometimes, after all.
That’s an interesting move...
That can’t be good...
Learn what’s best for your pup.
- health
What Happens When a Dog Gets High? Reactions and Risks
Why you need to keep your weed far away from your pup.
Why you need to keep your weed far away from your pup.
In fact, it chills them out.
- behavior
What to Do When Your Cat Refuses to Be (Litter) Boxed In
An expert explains why kitties are so particular about where they pop a squat.
An expert explains why kitties are so particular about where they pop a squat.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Eggs and Eggshells?
Yes, eggs are a nutritious treat for dogs.
Yes, eggs are a nutritious treat for dogs.
- behavior
13 Reasons Why Your Cat Is Peeing Outside the Litter Box, and How to Fix It
Our experts reveal why this might be happening.
Our experts reveal why this might be happening.
Learn what is best for your pet.
- nutrition
What Is the Best Time to Feed a Dog?
They tell you that every time of day is eating time, but you know better.
They tell you that every time of day is eating time, but you know better.
Symptoms to look out for.
Shudder. It happens to all of us.
- health
Why Is My Dog Coughing? 11 Reasons Why and What to Do
From toxins to allergies, let’s get down to business and problem-solve this.
From toxins to allergies, let’s get down to business and problem-solve this.
It’s a poopy problem to have.
It’s not fun for anyone.
- health
Why Does My Dog Have Eye Boogers?
Next question: Will they let you anywhere near their eyes to wipe off that gunk?
Next question: Will they let you anywhere near their eyes to wipe off that gunk?
They would prefer no bath at all, but we’re not asking them.
Some helpful guidelines to follow.
Guidelines from keeping them full — but not too full.
How to spot-clean them instead.
Learn what’s safe to do when they have tummy troubles.
- health
Can Puppies Chew on Sticks?
Why they shouldn’t make a DIY chew toy out of the stuff in your yard.
Why they shouldn’t make a DIY chew toy out of the stuff in your yard.
Learn why vets recommend spaying as early as possible.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Cauliflower?
They want to munch on that crudité platter.
They want to munch on that crudité platter.
And if so, what kind?
And how to help them heal.