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.
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behavior | Why, Cat?!Your Sleeping Cat Is Twitching So Much They Should Be a Gamer
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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Pet parents, watch out for a common — but deadly — plant.
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healthWhy Dog Parents Should Be Aware of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Right Now
It doesn’t just affect humans. Thankfully, this kind of wound infection is uncommon, but here’s what to look out for.
It doesn’t just affect humans. Thankfully, this kind of wound infection is uncommon, but here’s what to look out for.
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healthVaccine Hesitancy Reaches the Dog World, Survey Finds
Let’s debunk some things right now for new pet parents with questions.
Let’s debunk some things right now for new pet parents with questions.
This is one of those “no, but also yes” answers. Read on.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Bite-size pieces of ripe, red tomatoes are safe — but you should skip on the marinara sauce.
Bite-size pieces of ripe, red tomatoes are safe — but you should skip on the marinara sauce.
- nutrition | Can My Dog Eat This?
Can Dogs Eat Oranges?
Yes and no. Learn how to safely feed citrus to your pup.
Yes and no. Learn how to safely feed citrus to your pup.
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healthWhat to Do If Your Dog Has a Cracked, Broken, or Torn Nail
A vet explains when you can treat the injury at home — and when it’s best to seek professional help.
A vet explains when you can treat the injury at home — and when it’s best to seek professional help.
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healthParaphimosis In Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Paraphimosis
It’s no laughing matter. Try these at-home treatments — and if they don’t work, take your dog to the vet ASAP.
It’s no laughing matter. Try these at-home treatments — and if they don’t work, take your dog to the vet ASAP.
The answer is no, no, no, and here’s why.
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healthSymptoms and Treatments For Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dogs
If your pup’s bathroom habits have changed, they might have a UTI. Here’s how to help.
If your pup’s bathroom habits have changed, they might have a UTI. Here’s how to help.
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healthStep by Step Guide: How to Safely Express Your Cat’s Anal Glands at Home
Ick. It won’t be fun, but here’s how to get the job done.
Ick. It won’t be fun, but here’s how to get the job done.
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healthLymphoma Cancer in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Find out what causes lymphoma in dogs and how you can help your pup.
Find out what causes lymphoma in dogs and how you can help your pup.
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healthWhat to Know About Your Puppy’s Hiccups
In addition to being adorable, it’s nothing to worry about.
In addition to being adorable, it’s nothing to worry about.
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healthUnderstanding Limber Tail Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about.
Seeing your pup’s normally perky tail go limp can be unnerving, but it’s really nothing to panic about.
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healthEar Mites in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Everything you need to know to keep the pests at bay.
Everything you need to know to keep the pests at bay.
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behaviorNeutering Male Cats: Behavior and Recovery Guide
If you’re bracing yourself for some wackiness, don’t worry — it won’t last forever.
If you’re bracing yourself for some wackiness, don’t worry — it won’t last forever.
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Exploring the Safety of Neosporin For Dogs: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices
You don’t always know how your dog ends up with a scratch or cut, but it’s important to know how to take care of it.
You don’t always know how your dog ends up with a scratch or cut, but it’s important to know how to take care of it.
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healthMange in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment For Canine Skin Condition
Cool, cool, cool (heavy sarcasm here). These are some steps you can take.
Cool, cool, cool (heavy sarcasm here). These are some steps you can take.
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Glucosamine for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
You may have heard other pup parents praising this supplement. Here’s what a vet has to say.
You may have heard other pup parents praising this supplement. Here’s what a vet has to say.
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healthWhat to Know About Fungal Skin Infections in Cats
Itchy and definitely not fun — here’s what to look out for.
Itchy and definitely not fun — here’s what to look out for.
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healthWhat to Know About Eye Infections in Cats
Cats’ eyes are strikingly beautiful, but goopy, irritated eyes are not.
Cats’ eyes are strikingly beautiful, but goopy, irritated eyes are not.
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healthEverything You Need to Know to Care For Your Senior Dog
Your older dog is the love of your life. Here are some health issues to look out for.
Your older dog is the love of your life. Here are some health issues to look out for.
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healthWhat to Know About Rabies in Cats
There is one way to make sure your cat stays safe: vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate.
There is one way to make sure your cat stays safe: vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate.
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healthWhat You Need to Know About Cat Mouth Ulcers
How to spot, diagnose, and treat these lesions — cancerous or non-cancerous.
How to spot, diagnose, and treat these lesions — cancerous or non-cancerous.
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Can Cats Actually Get the Common Cold?
They’re not exactly blowing their noses and rubbing Vicks on their chests, but here’s what you need to know.
They’re not exactly blowing their noses and rubbing Vicks on their chests, but here’s what you need to know.
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