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.

nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Peaches?
It’s the best fruit of the season, after all
It’s the best fruit of the season, after all
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?
health
The Best Way to Get Rid of Fleas On Cats, According to a Vet
Break the cycle before it gets worse... trust us
Break the cycle before it gets worse... trust us
behaviour
Why Does My Dog Drink So Much Water?
Save some for later, hun!
Save some for later, hun!
health
Are Lilies Toxic to Cats?
Keep those Easter lilies far away from your kitty
Keep those Easter lilies far away from your kitty
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Chocolate?
Keep those chocolate bunnies far away from your pup this Easter (and always)
Keep those chocolate bunnies far away from your pup this Easter (and always)
health
How to Tell If Your Cat Has Depression
Or are they just being a cat? Here are the signs to look for
Or are they just being a cat? Here are the signs to look for
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Onions?
Add them to the list of no-nos in the kitchen...
Add them to the list of no-nos in the kitchen...
behaviour
Why Do Dogs Eat Poo?
What to do when your dog has questionable tastes
What to do when your dog has questionable tastes
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Tuna?
It’s a classic kitty snack, but don’t go overboard
It’s a classic kitty snack, but don’t go overboard
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Rice?
A warm bowl of rice is your cat’s version of comfort food
A warm bowl of rice is your cat’s version of comfort food
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms?
Your dog is a fun-gi, but be careful which shrooms they eat
Your dog is a fun-gi, but be careful which shrooms they eat
nutrition
Do Cats Need High-Calorie Cat Food?
Why you should only be packing on the calories in certain situations
Why you should only be packing on the calories in certain situations
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Carrots?
Learn whether your little Bugs Bunny can crunch on the veggie
Learn whether your little Bugs Bunny can crunch on the veggie
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Grapes?
This is one you’ll want to bookmark
This is one you’ll want to bookmark
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Can Cats Eat Catnip?
They’re definitely pulling for the answer to be an emphatic ‘yes’, but... not so fast

They’re definitely pulling for the answer to be an emphatic ‘yes’, but... not so fast
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Popcorn?
They want to enjoy movie night, too, you know.
They want to enjoy movie night, too, you know.
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
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
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Avocado?
Hold the avo toast, please
Hold the avo toast, please
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Rice?
Yes, actually. Just follow these guidelines
Yes, actually. Just follow these guidelines
health
Are Poinsettias Toxic For My Dog?
Everything you need to know about the notorious plant
Everything you need to know about the notorious plant
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Cucumbers?
That cucumber crunch is irresistible. Learn if your dog can get in on that action
That cucumber crunch is irresistible. Learn if your dog can get in on that action
health
Are Peace Lilies Toxic to Dogs?
Keep your pup far away from the toxic plant
Keep your pup far away from the toxic plant
health
Are Hydrangeas Toxic to My Dog?
You can live your best Cotswolds cottage life. Just keep your dog away from this plant
You can live your best Cotswolds cottage life. Just keep your dog away from this plant
health
Ringworm in Dogs: Recognising Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Ringworm
Ringworm isn’t fun for anyone, but it is treatable – and preventable
Ringworm isn’t fun for anyone, but it is treatable – and preventable
lifestyle
What 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
How Long Can Your Always-Hungry Cat Wait For Dinner?
Sometimes, they actually do need to eat
Sometimes, they actually do need to eat
nutrition
Big Fish: The Best Omega-3 Supplements for Dogs (And Why They Need Them)
Fatty acids rev up your dog’s energy, keep their coat shiny, help with inflammation from allergies and arthritis, and so much more
Fatty acids rev up your dog’s energy, keep their coat shiny, help with inflammation from allergies and arthritis, and so much more
nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Honey?
They shouldn’t exactly have their paw in the honey jar constantly, but the sweet stuff can be beneficial in some cases
They shouldn’t exactly have their paw in the honey jar constantly, but the sweet stuff can be beneficial in some cases
health
CBD Oil for Dogs: Is the Green Stuff Good for Your Pup
There are options everywhere. Here’s how to sift through them — and how it could help your dog.
There are options everywhere. Here’s how to sift through them — and how it could help your dog.
nutrition
Does Your Cat Need a High-Protein Diet Like the Lads At the Gym?
While they might not be working on their ‘gains’, there are other reasons this diet could be a good fit
While they might not be working on their ‘gains’, there are other reasons this diet could be a good fit
nutrition | Can My Cat Eat This?
Can Cats Eat Popcorn?
They want to enjoy movie night, too, you know
They want to enjoy movie night, too, you know

Articles by Dr. Amy Fox, DVM

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