Elizabeth Racine, DVM
Dr. Elizabeth Racine is a small animal general practice vet covering all things pet health and wellness. Her special interests include veterinary behavior, nutrition, and internal medicine.
As a freelance writer, Dr. Racine has written content for major companies in the industry such as the American Kennel Club, Merck Animal Health, Bayer PetBasics, Elanco, and CareCredit. In her free time, Dr. Racine enjoys playing trampoline dodgeball, hiking with her beagle Dasher, and spending time with her three mischievous cats.
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Advice Everything you need to know about separation anxiety in dogs

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Vet's guide These steps can help your dog be healthy and active again

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Vet's guide Our vets share their top recommendations

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Vet's guide Skin allergies can be tricky to navigate – our vet explains how to help your dog

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Vet's Guide Learning how to play with a cat is crucial for their mental and physical health – here’s how to do it correctly

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Vet's guide Diarrhea in cats is common and can be serious – learn what to do in this article

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Advice Everything you need to know about bringing home a puppy, whatever age they are

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Vet's guide Stop your cat from pooping outside the litter box with these management tips

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Vet's Guide Have you ever wondered, ‘Is wet food bad for cats?’ We asked our vet for her expert opinion – here’s what she had to say

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How To You don’t need to be a lion tamer to brush your cat’s teeth – it is easier than you might think

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Vet's Guide An expert explains why your dog is losing weight (plus what to do about it).

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Vet's Guide We asked a vet, ‘Do hamsters hibernate?’ Here’s what you need to know.

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Advice Dental disease affects more than just your canine companion’s breath – knowing how to keep dog teeth clean is a must for overall health!

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Vet's Guide Can dogs get a cold or flu? We asked an expert vet to find out.

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Vet's Guide Find out how to choose the safest flea treatment for dogs with this in-depth guide

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Vet's Guide How to brush a dog’s teeth is something you definitely need to know if you’re a dog parent. This guide lays out how to keep your pup's teeth looking their best.

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Vet's guide Here's how to remove a tick from your pet safely — and it's easier than you might think.

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Vet's guide Good rabbit grooming is an important part of maintaining your rabbit’s health and wellbeing

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Vet's Guide Vet reveals the dog food ingredients you want to feed your pup (and which ones to steer clear of).

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Vet's guide Can dogs eat cat food? While the occasional bite won’t cause any harm, it’s best to avoid feeding cat food to dogs.

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Vet's guide Our vet explains when to start feeding puppies wet food (and how to wean them onto it).

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Vet's guide Food aggression in dogs can be a scary and overwhelming issue for pet parents. We spoke to a vet and got some tips to help you navigate this common problem.

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Vet's guide Everything you need to know about whale eyes in dogs, including what the behavior means and what to do if you spot it.
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