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 veterinarian 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.

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How to Brush Your Cat’s Teeth
It sounds like a daunting task, but here are some helpful steps to take
It sounds like a daunting task, but here are some helpful steps to take
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Can Puppies Lose Their Teeth? Baby Teeth In Puppies
Whether you should save them for the tooth fairy is another issue entirely
Whether you should save them for the tooth fairy is another issue entirely
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Should Your Cat Go to A&E?
Here are six good reasons to haul tail to A&E
Here are six good reasons to haul tail to A&E
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How to Treat Intestinal Blockages in Cats
If you see a string sticking out from, uh, behind, never, ever, ever pull on it
If you see a string sticking out from, uh, behind, never, ever, ever pull on it
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5 Ways to Care For Your Senior Cat
From taking them to the vet more often to giving them a hand with grooming, older kitties need a little extra TLC
From taking them to the vet more often to giving them a hand with grooming, older kitties need a little extra TLC
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Does My Cat Need Supplements?
Time to take kitty on a Holland & Barrett spree? Maybe
Time to take kitty on a Holland & Barrett spree? Maybe
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What Are Cat Pheromones and How Do They Work?
Communication is key, and pheromones are your cat’s version of DMs
Communication is key, and pheromones are your cat’s version of DMs
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Why Is My Cat Heavy Breathing?
This can happen over time or very suddenly. Either way, it’s important to learn more about this symptom
This can happen over time or very suddenly. Either way, it’s important to learn more about this symptom
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Male vs Female Cats: What Are the Differences?
There’s more to it than you might think
There’s more to it than you might think
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The Chilling Truth About Dog Frostbite
Yep, all those warnings your mum gave you as a kid apply to your dog, too. Learn how to keep your pup safe in the cold
Yep, all those warnings your mum gave you as a kid apply to your dog, too. Learn how to keep your pup safe in the cold
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Why Is My Cat Coughing?
You thought it was a hairball, but nothing’s coming up
You thought it was a hairball, but nothing’s coming up
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Is Your Cat Full of Sh*t?
Seriously, though – here’s how to deal with cat constipation
Seriously, though – here’s how to deal with cat constipation
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7 Steps to Keep Your New Kitten Happy and Healthy
A vet breaks down everything you need to know when you bring home a new kitten
A vet breaks down everything you need to know when you bring home a new kitten
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Gut Feelings: Dogs Get Constipated, Too
What to do when your pup can’t poo
What to do when your pup can’t poo
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Dogs Rule, Cats Drool, Right?
Sometimes it works the other way round – here’s why your cat is drooling
Sometimes it works the other way round – here’s why your cat is drooling
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Does My Cat Have Spots?
Pimples and spots can be unsightly and painful – here’s how to treat your cat’s acne
Pimples and spots can be unsightly and painful – here’s how to treat your cat’s acne
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Why Is Your Cat Vomiting Like They Partied All Night?
Here’s when you should worry if your cat is throwing up
Here’s when you should worry if your cat is throwing up
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Common Eye Problems in Dogs and How to Treat Them
Your dog sees you as their best friend, so keep those eyes healthy
Your dog sees you as their best friend, so keep those eyes healthy
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When Should You Spay or Neuter Your Dog?
The research is confusing – here are some guidelines
The research is confusing – here are some guidelines
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6 Common Health Concerns in Senior Cats
How to spot and how to treat them
How to spot and how to treat them
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Your Cat Is Gagging. Should You Panic?
It’s not always an emergency – but it could be
It’s not always an emergency – but it could be
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What to Do if Your Cat Gets Stung By a Bee
It’s not always as simple as scraping out the stinger. Find out everything you need to know
It’s not always as simple as scraping out the stinger. Find out everything you need to know
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Can Your Dog Eat Watermelon?
Yep, you can share watermelon with your pup – but there are a few safety tips to keep in mind
Yep, you can share watermelon with your pup – but there are a few safety tips to keep in mind
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Gabapentin For Dog Seizures: Treatment, Dosage and Side Effects
Everything you need to know about the anti-seizure medication
Everything you need to know about the anti-seizure medication
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Why Is My Cat So Damn Thirsty?
No, not like that. They’re literally drinking a lot of water. Here’s when you should be worried
No, not like that. They’re literally drinking a lot of water. Here’s when you should be worried
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Something No One Wants to Talk About: Cat Cancer
Veterinarian Dr Alycia Washington breaks down the five most common types of cancer in cats, from how to spot the early signs to how to treat them
Veterinarian Dr Alycia Washington breaks down the five most common types of cancer in cats, from how to spot the early signs to how to treat them
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Cats Lifespan: How Long Do Cats Live?
They are the absolute light of your life. Here’s how you can help them live as close to forever as possible
They are the absolute light of your life. Here’s how you can help them live as close to forever as possible
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Are Snake Plants Toxic to My Cat?
If you have a beloved snake plant, this answer will be a bummer
If you have a beloved snake plant, this answer will be a bummer
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What, Exactly, Can Dogs See?
Those soulful eyes mean everything to you – learn all about them
Those soulful eyes mean everything to you – learn all about them
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What Should Your Dog’s Temperature Be? A Step-by-Step Guide on Taking Your Dog’s Temperature at Home
Spoiler: there are more ways than the one you’d rather avoid
Spoiler: there are more ways than the one you’d rather avoid
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Step-by-Step Guide: Expressing Dog Anal Glands Safely & Effectively at Home
Yeah, it’s not exactly pleasant – but your pup will thank you
Yeah, it’s not exactly pleasant – but your pup will thank you
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Can Dogs Take Aspirin? A Guide to Dog Pain Medication
There are safer alternatives and you should always, always check with a vet before giving your pup anything
There are safer alternatives and you should always, always check with a vet before giving your pup anything
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Are Spider Plants Toxic to Cats?
Learn what you should do if your ‘spider babies’ and cat baby interact
Learn what you should do if your ‘spider babies’ and cat baby interact
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What to Know About Tapeworms in Cats
What to look for and how to treat it (to be able to eat rice again)
What to look for and how to treat it (to be able to eat rice again)
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What to Know About Runny Noses in Cats
Nasal discharge doesn’t sound cute, but you need to know what to look out for
Nasal discharge doesn’t sound cute, but you need to know what to look out for
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Puppy Developmental Stages and Milestones
What to Expect When You’re Expecting – canine edition
What to Expect When You’re Expecting – canine edition
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Yes, You Should Spay/Neuter Your Cat. Here’s Why
A veterinarian breaks down how it keeps your pet healthy and curbs kitten overpopulation.
A veterinarian breaks down how it keeps your pet healthy and curbs kitten overpopulation.
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Are Snake Plants Toxic to My Dog?
Just get a new dog? Might be time to find a new home for your snake plant.
Just get a new dog? Might be time to find a new home for your snake plant.
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Toxoplasmosis in Cats Can Be a Big Deal
Scoop cat poo early and often – and keep their poo away from your garden
Scoop cat poo early and often – and keep their poo away from your garden

Articles by Dr. Alycia Washington, DVM, MS

Dr. Alycia Washington, DVM, MS

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