Dr. Leslie Brooks

DVM, MPH betterpet veterinary advisor

University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2012 — Leslie is a doctor of veterinary medicine and lives in Indiana with her husband, son, and cat named Callie. She runs her own house-call practice and spends much of her free time volunteering in the community, from Meals on Wheels to working with pets of the homeless and vulnerable.

Dog calcium treat

savvy shopping The best calcium supplements for dogs

5 min read

a spread of ingredients for a diy homemade paw balm

healthy canine living How to make a dog paw balm at home

7 min read

Person combs pug dog with a metal grooming comb. seasonal molting of pets and removal of excess undercoat by the owner

dog parent basics How to control pug shedding

4 min read

Black and white Pit Bull with red eye

canine health problems How to care for your pit bull with allergies

7 min read

Small yellow dog laying down in bed and biting his back

canine health problems Eczema in dogs (canine dermatitis)

6 min read

happy child sharing watermelon with her dog

can my pet have this Can dogs eat watermelon?

2 min read

Red puffy inflamed dog's eyes with an infection

canine health problems Can my dog get pink eye?

4 min read

top view of funny french bulldog bum. Dog lying on bed an relaxing. Daytime and lifestyle indoors

dog parent basics Does my dog have a tail pocket?

3 min read

Family taking home a dog from the animal shelter giving new home adopting the pet

Pet Safety A new pet guide for parents

11 min read

two view of two french bulldog dogs butts outdoors

dog parent basics How to clean your bulldog’s tail pocket

3 min read

cat licking paw

feline health problems Why your cat is limping and what you can do about it

5 min read

dog looking at a garden spider

dog parent basics Spider bites in dogs: What to know and what to do

6 min read

Close up of a French Bulldog with a dry nose

dog parent must-knows Dry dog nose: What it is and how to treat it

8 min read

old dogs need joint supplements

savvy shopping The best vitamins and supplements for senior dogs

4 min read

flushable cat litter

cat parent must-knows Stop flushing flushable cat litter

5 min read

vet examining dog

canine health problems Congestive heart failure in dogs

7 min read

sad cat

feline health problems Pancreatitis in cats

6 min read

dog sneezing

dog parent basics Here’s what to do if your dog keeps sneezing

4 min read

pemphigus in dogs

canine health problems Pemphigus in dogs

3 min read

Sad husky

uncommon dog conditions Zinc deficiencies in dogs, explained

4 min read

Dog holding American flag in mouth for fourth of July celebrations

essential tips How to keep your dog calm during Fourth of July fireworks

6 min read

Pet eating food

betterpet reports Grain-free dog food: a lasting trend or a danger to your dog?

13 min read

canine acne

canine health problems Dog pimples, explained

4 min read

Milk thistle for dogs

dogs and meds Milk thistle for dogs, explained

3 min read

Dog cookies

canines in the kitchen The best peanut butter and oatmeal cookies for dogs

3 min read

cost of owning a kitten

cat parent basics The cost of a cat, from adoption to emergencies

5 min read

dog in box

savvy shopping The best dog food delivery services

6 min read

savvy shopping The best pet-friendly pesticides

4 min read

lady with lots of dogs

dog parent basics The cost of a dog, from adoption to emergencies

6 min read

dog eating a biscuit

dog parent must-knows How to put weight on your skinny dog

7 min read

first days with a puppy

navigating puppyhood The first 30 days with a puppy, in detail

5 min read

green beans on a counter

healthy canine living The green bean diet, explained

4 min read

box laying down

dogs and meds Pain meds OK for dogs, according to vets

4 min read

dog parent basics 5 common puppy illnesses to watch for

5 min read

brushing dog teeth

dog parent basics Here's how to brush doggie teeth

8 min read

dog gum disease

canine health problems Dog gum disease, explained

4 min read

dog reunited with owner

dog parent basics Microchipping your dog, explained

3 min read

dog at the vet

dog parent basics How much does a vet visit cost?

9 min read

reacting to bad dog breath

dog parent basics How to fix your dog’s bad breath

4 min read

Paw balms in the lab

savvy shopping The best all-natural paw balms

27 min read

puppy getting a checkup

dog parent must-knows What puppy owners should know about Parvo

2 min read

puppy panting

dog parent must-knows Why is my puppy breathing fast?

3 min read

dog shopping for food

savvy shopping The best food for dogs with sensitive tummies

11 min read