Articles by Dr. Amy Fox, DVM
Dr. Amy Fox, DVM
Amy Fox, DVM is a small animal veterinarian in New York City. 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 My Dog Eat Honey? Learn If Honey Is Beneficial or Harmful For Dogs
They shouldn’t exactly have their paw constantly in the honey jar, but the sweet stuff can be beneficial in some cases.
They shouldn’t exactly have their paw constantly in the honey jar, but the sweet stuff can be beneficial in some cases.
![Large black and white dog sitting next to Poinsettia plants.]()
Everything you need to know about the notorious plant.
- health
Are Hydrangeas Toxic to My Dog?
You can live your best New England cottage life. Just keep your dog away from this plant.
You can live your best New England cottage life. Just keep your dog away from this plant.
- nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Cucumbers?
That cuke crunch is irresistible. Learn if your dog can get in on that action.
That cuke crunch is irresistible. Learn if your dog can get in on that action.
Keep your pup far away from the toxic plant.
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healthThe Best Way to Get Rid of Fleas on Cats, According to a Veterinarian
Fleas sound like villains of a horror movie, and that’s honestly not that far off.
Fleas sound like villains of a horror movie, and that’s honestly not that far off.
![Woman feeding her cat freeze dried raw food.]()
nutritionEverything You Need to Know About Freeze-Dried Cat Food
This diet could be just right for your cat. But keep these things in mind before you make the switch.
This diet could be just right for your cat. But keep these things in mind before you make the switch.
Hold the avo toast, please.
![Woman having fun on the beach with her small black and white dog.]()
It does have something to do with dogs, believe it or not.
- 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.
![Pet owner feeding white rice to her Shih Tzu dog.]()
nutritionCan Dogs Eat Rice? And More Importantly, Should They?
Yes, actually. Just follow these guidelines.
Yes, actually. Just follow these guidelines.
![Young woman sitting in a chair holding and petting a small black Dachshund in her lap.]()
healthHow a Little of the Good Stuff (CBD) Can Help Your Dog With Seizures
Here’s the info you need before you buy.
Here’s the info you need before you buy.
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healthTypes 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.
![Two english pointers sniffing in the dirt outside.]()
healthRingworm in Dogs: Recognizing 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.
![Woman feeds gray cat dry food.]()
nutritionDoes Your Cat Need a High-Protein Diet Like Some Bro 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.
![Domestic life with pet. Man holding bowl with feeding for his hungry cat.]()
nutritionWhat You Need to Know About High-Fiber Cat Food
Beyond your knowledge from old Fiber One commercials, here’s the full report on why your kitty might need fiber in their diet, too.
Beyond your knowledge from old Fiber One commercials, here’s the full report on why your kitty might need fiber in their diet, too.
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nutritionHow Long Can Your Always-Hungry Cat Wait For Dinner?
Sometimes, they actually do need to eat.
Sometimes, they actually do need to eat.
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nutritionDo 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.
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