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Author: Dr. Addie Reinhard

Dr. Addie Reinhard is an experienced companion animal veterinarian. She graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and currently practices in the central Kentucky region. She has special interests in client communication, preventative care, dermatology, and creating helpful educational resources for pet parents. She lives in Lexington, KY with her husband, greyhound, and four cats.
Dog with Tongue Out
Pet Health Problems & Concerns

Why Is My Dog Drinking a Lot of Water and Drooling? What Should I Do?

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: December 23, 2020

Question: Why is my dog drinking excessive water and drooling a lot, and what can I do to help her? My dog has been acting differently, drinking a lot more water than usual, drooling a lot (she’s never drooled before), and sleeping a lot more. Her nose is also running. She’s seven years old. I’m… Read More

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Pet Health Problems & Concerns

Why Is My Housebroken Dog Peeing in the House? Potty Training Questions and Solutions.

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: December 23, 2020

Question: Why is my housebroken dog urinating in my house still? I have a 5 and a half month old Cavoodle. We crate trained her for the first few months. Then we placed a pen fence around her crate but gave her access to the doggy door to go outside. She picked up toilet training… Read More

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Pet Health Problems & Concerns

Should I Be Worried About a Black Spot On My Dog’s Gums? When Should I See a Vet?

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: December 23, 2020

Question: My dog has a black mole in his mouth that is growing. Should I be concerned? My dog Maverick has a mole in his mouth that is increasing in size as he grows older. Should I have it checked out? -Michael Answer: Dear Michael, Thank you for submitting your question about Maverick! Anytime that… Read More

Cats fighting
Pet Health Problems & Concerns

Why Are My Cats Fighting All of a Sudden? And How Do I Stop Cat Fights?

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: December 23, 2020

Question: My cats no longer get along after getting into a fight. What is causing this and what can I do? I have two cats. They have been living with each other for about 10 years. One of them noticed another cat outside and attacked my other cat. Now, my other cat is very aggressive… Read More

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Why is my Dog Losing Teeth? And What Should I Feed My Dog?

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: December 23, 2020

Question: Is it normal for dogs teeth to fall out? Should I feed my dog with missing teeth wet or dry food? I have a 5-year-old Havanese. She lost 2 to 3 teeth at 5 months of age, and the vet told me that this is not unusual for a small dog. Now, I think… Read More

Cat and PIlls
Pet Health Problems & Concerns

I Don’t Know How to Give a Cat a Pill. Can You Teach Me How to Pill a Cat?

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: December 23, 2020

Question: My hyperthyroid cat won’t take his medicine, which is in pill form. Can you tell me how to give a cat a pill? My 15-year-old cat has hyperthyroid, and he’s supposed to take medicine. I’m having major issues giving him the pill. I tried to crush it in food, and now he won’t even… Read More

Female dog
Pet Health Problems & Concerns

Help! Why is My Female Dog Humping & What Can I Do?

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: December 23, 2020

Question: Why does my female dog hump me? After being alone for a couple of hours or being around other people and excited, my female dog humps me just like a male dog would do. I have never heard of or seen a female do this before. Why is she doing this? -Maribeth Answer: Dear… Read More

Pet Health Problems & Concerns

My Cat’s Meow is Weak and Raspy. What Can I Do About My Cat’s Hoarse Meow?

Dr. Addie ReinhardUpdated: September 29, 2020

Question: Why is my kitten’s voice hoarse, and what can I do about it? I adopted a stray cat when he was 6 weeks old now he is 7 weeks old. His name is Leo. He has had a hoarse voice since this morning, he is quite playful and active though. Can you help me… Read More

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