Articles by Dr. Amy Fox, DVM
Dr. Amy Fox, DVM
Amy Fox, DVM is a small animal veterinarian in New York City. A lifelong animal lover, Dr. Fox studied biology in college and then worked as a veterinary nurse before pursuing veterinary school at Cornell University. 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.
- health
Are Petunias Toxic to My Dog?
This is a go-to flower for many gardeners—but what about their dogs?
This is a go-to flower for many gardeners—but what about their dogs?
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Of course, always talk to your vet first.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Raw Chicken?
They’re definitely curious about what you’re chopping over there on the cutting board...
They’re definitely curious about what you’re chopping over there on the cutting board...
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Because no one deserves to be uncomfy.
![A young girl and her pet dog of the Welsh corgi Pembroke breed are relaxing on the beach and eating fruits, pastries and berries.]()
Doggie-safe fruit salad, anyone?
- nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Peas?
And what you should consider in their everyday diet.
And what you should consider in their everyday diet.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
And why it shouldn’t be the main ingredient in their food.
And why it shouldn’t be the main ingredient in their food.
- health
Are Petunias Toxic to Cats?
If your kitty is poking exploring your garden, this flower isn’t much of a danger. Here’s why.
If your kitty is poking exploring your garden, this flower isn’t much of a danger. Here’s why.
Come out, come out wherever you are, you little pests.
Think of the amount of tissues you’d need...
One of the sweetest summer treats.
Probably less time than you think.
And learn what alternatives might be better.
- nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Lemons?
They don’t go for citrus the same way you do. Here’s why.
They don’t go for citrus the same way you do. Here’s why.
What about the other way around?
- nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Cherries?
Hopefully the answer is yes, because telling them no is the pits.
Hopefully the answer is yes, because telling them no is the pits.
- nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Raspberries?
They sure would like some of your farmers’ market haul.
They sure would like some of your farmers’ market haul.
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They want to cool down, too!
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lifestyleWhat Are the “Dog Days of Summer?”
It does have something to do with dogs, believe it or not.
It does have something to do with dogs, believe it or not.
- nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Peaches?
Fat-peach season at the farmers’ market is upon us.
Fat-peach season at the farmers’ market is upon us.
It’s the best fruit of the season, after all.
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Starting with the supplies you’ll need.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Ritz Crackers?
They’re great for the cheese plate, and your pup wants to try some.
They’re great for the cheese plate, and your pup wants to try some.
The question should be: Do they want to?
- health
When Can a Kitten Leave Their Mom?
And why it’s important for their health to stay with her as long as possible.
And why it’s important for their health to stay with her as long as possible.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Tortilla Chips?
If they snag one or two at the potluck, it’s fine, but here’s why they shouldn’t get their own bowl to regularly chow down on.
If they snag one or two at the potluck, it’s fine, but here’s why they shouldn’t get their own bowl to regularly chow down on.
It’s already hot out there, after all.
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behaviorWhy Do Dogs Eat Grass?
Your pup is literally vegging out—when it’s no big deal and when to worry.
Your pup is literally vegging out—when it’s no big deal and when to worry.
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nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?Can Cats Eat Pineapple?
It’s the season of tropical-fruit salads after all.
It’s the season of tropical-fruit salads after all.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Corn Cobs?
Why you should never let a dog make a chew toy out of this food at a barbecue.
Why you should never let a dog make a chew toy out of this food at a barbecue.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Garlic Bread?
It’s the king of sides, but definitely not for your dog. Read why.
It’s the king of sides, but definitely not for your dog. Read why.
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nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?Can Cats Eat Mango?
It is the perfect healthy treat for you, but what about them?
It is the perfect healthy treat for you, but what about them?
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Pears?
It can be a fruit with an acquired taste, but can your pup... acquire it?
It can be a fruit with an acquired taste, but can your pup... acquire it?
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And how to know what kind they need.
