Articles by Dr. Bartley Harrison, DVM
Dr. Bartley Harrison, DVM
Dr. Bartley Harrison, DVM is a small animal veterinarian based in North Carolina who has practiced emergency medicine since graduating from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. His primary interest areas include pain management, cardiology, and the treatment of shock.
He is a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, American Veterinary Medical Association, and American Medical Writers Association. In addition to his clinical work, he writes pet health articles to help provide accurate information for both new and experienced pet parents. When he’s not working, he enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, and going on adventures with his dog.
And why it’s so important to keep them hydrated.
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healthCan Dogs Be Depressed? Signs and Treatment for Canine Depression
Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.
Blue is a good name for a dog—not a good mood.
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Why Does My Dog Walk Sideways?
It may not be anything serious, but you should understand the causes.
It may not be anything serious, but you should understand the causes.
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nutritionAt What Age Can Puppies Have Bully Sticks?
They do like to use those chompers, but is this a safe alternative to your fingers?
They do like to use those chompers, but is this a safe alternative to your fingers?
Plus, other alternatives that might be better.
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behavior | Why, Cat?!Why Is My Cat Twitching in Their Sleep?
Why do they do it? Here are the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep — from sweet dreams to scary spasms.
Why do they do it? Here are the top three reasons your cat twitches in their sleep — from sweet dreams to scary spasms.
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Why Does My Cat Shed So Much?
When you’re a cat parent, your sweaters always feature at least some kitty hair.
When you’re a cat parent, your sweaters always feature at least some kitty hair.
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Are Carnations Toxic to Cats?
If you receive this flower in a bouquet, keep it away from your cat.
If you receive this flower in a bouquet, keep it away from your cat.
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The hair is everywhere.
And what to look for if you think your pup has them.
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As hiking season continues, keep this bookmarked.
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Are Roses Toxic to Dogs?
By any other name, it would smell as sweet. But what if your dog nibbles some?
By any other name, it would smell as sweet. But what if your dog nibbles some?
Not that you want to be away from them anyway.
How to look out for the signs your pup is feeling stuffed up.
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healthYour Cat’s Anxiety—Explained
Because they’re probably not going to tell you why they just scratched the heck out of the couch.
Because they’re probably not going to tell you why they just scratched the heck out of the couch.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Bite-size pieces of ripe, red tomatoes are safe—but you should skip the marinara sauce.
Bite-size pieces of ripe, red tomatoes are safe—but you should skip the marinara sauce.
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Can Dogs See in the Dark?
Hopefully, they at least fare better than we do when the lights go out.
Hopefully, they at least fare better than we do when the lights go out.
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healthHow to Tell If Your Dog Has a Tick
Ticks (literally) suck. Keep an eye out for them on your pup.
Ticks (literally) suck. Keep an eye out for them on your pup.
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healthEar Mites in Cats: When to Worry and Preventative Measures
Uh, ew. But also: Here‘s what you should look out for.
Uh, ew. But also: Here‘s what you should look out for.
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healthDental Disease in Cats: Signs to Watch Out For and Prevention Tips
Much to their disappointment, taking care of your cat’s teeth is essential.
Much to their disappointment, taking care of your cat’s teeth is essential.
The answer isn’t fun, but you can prevent this.
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Can Puppies Eat Adult Dog Food?
They might want to hurry up and be a big kid, but here’s why it’s good to wait.
They might want to hurry up and be a big kid, but here’s why it’s good to wait.
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Can I Put Vaseline on My Dog? Expert Insights on Proper Use
And alternatives you can use instead.
And alternatives you can use instead.
These little guys actually serve a huge role on your dog’s body.
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healthWhy Does My Cat Have Bald Spots?
It only makes them cuter, but you may need to address the cause for this condition.
It only makes them cuter, but you may need to address the cause for this condition.
And the risks you need to know.
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healthCan I Give My Dog Pain Medication?
No, you should not give your dog over-the-counter pain medication for humans.
No, you should not give your dog over-the-counter pain medication for humans.
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Can Dogs Get Sunburns? Signs, Treatment
It’s good to know ahead of all the summer fun you’re gonna have together.
It’s good to know ahead of all the summer fun you’re gonna have together.
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Oof, that is bad.
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This Mother’s Day, keep these flowers far away from your cat.
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Can Dogs Get Skin Tags? Causes and Treatments
Yes, and here’s why you shouldn’t pick at them, even if you want to.
Yes, and here’s why you shouldn’t pick at them, even if you want to.
And what you should expect after they receive it.
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Can Adult Dogs Eat Puppy Food?
They might still be your baby, but here’s why they need to eat like a grown-up.
They might still be your baby, but here’s why they need to eat like a grown-up.
Yes, but thankfully nothing like you do after a CrossFit workout.
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Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?
It’s worth asking, especially ahead of all those hikes you’ll take together this summer.
It’s worth asking, especially ahead of all those hikes you’ll take together this summer.
