Ellen Schmidt

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Cat Health

DodoWell is your destination for pet wellness resources, community-first features, curated pet product picks and expert advice from friends of The Dodo.

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DodoWell is your destination for pet wellness resources, community-first features, curated pet product picks and expert advice from friends of The Dodo.&nbsp;

Let’s be real, no one likes to be constipated, including your pet.

Help! My Cat is Constipated

Dog Health

Dogs can give us physical cues to show us they’re not feeling well.

What Are The Symptoms Of A UTI In Dogs?

There’s nothing worse than seeing your pet when he’s uncomfortable or in pain.

How Do I Treat My Cat’s Eye Infection?

Hamsters are super common pets, and we’re definitely not surprised.

How Many Types Of Hamsters Are There?

Cat Behavior

What Does My Cat’s Body Language Mean?

Dog Behavior

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Dogs have the uncanny ability to keep us calm.

Dogs Have A Calming Effect On Kids, According To New Study

No cat parent ever wants to believe that their cat can hurt them.

Help! I Think I Might Have Cat Scratch Fever

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Cats may have a reputation of being aloof and unaffectionate, but they’re a lot more in tune with their surroundings than you might think — and they have an interesting way of showing their love, too.

Your Cat Scratches The Sofa Because He Loves You, Study Says

Blood in cat stool can definitely be concerning — but don’t panic!

Help! I Saw Blood In My Cat’s Stool!

There’s nothing worse than having your dog deal with a health issue.

Why Is My Dog Coughing And Gagging?

If you recently became a guinea pig parent (or are considering becoming one), you may be wondering: What can guinea pigs eat?

What Can My Guinea Pig Eat?

A cat not eating can be a cause for concern for cat parents.

Ellen Schmidt’s Recent Articles

Help! My Cat is Constipated

Here are some tips for resolving your cat's stomach issues 💩

What Are The Symptoms Of A UTI In Dogs?

Here are the signs your dog is dealing with a urinary tract infection.

How Do I Treat My Cat’s Eye Infection?

Symptoms and treatment of eye infections in cats.

How Many Types Of Hamsters Are There?

There are more hamster species than you might think 🐹

What Does My Cat’s Body Language Mean?

You can tell a lot by the way your cat moves 🐈

Dogs Have A Calming Effect On Kids, According To New Study

As if we needed another reason to love dogs ❤️

Help! I Think I Might Have Cat Scratch Fever

Here are the most common symptoms of cat scratch fever 🙀

Your Cat Scratches The Sofa Because He Loves You, Study Says

He sure has a funny way of showing his affection 😻

Help! I Saw Blood In My Cat’s Stool!

First things first, stay calm 🐈

Why Is My Dog Coughing And Gagging?

Here's when to call your vet 🩺

What Can My Guinea Pig Eat?

Fiber is the name of the game.

Help! My Cat’s Not Eating!

There are many reasons why a cat might lose their appetite.