Skip to content
Home
Menu
  • About
    • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • How We Help
    • Contact Petful
  • Breeds
    • Dog Breeds
    • Guess the Dog Breed!
  • Explore
    • Pet Health
    • Behaviors & Training
    • Recipes
    • Dog Names
    • Animal Welfare
    • Flying With Pets
    • Pet Insurance
    • Special Reports
  • Recalls
    • Recall Center
    • Dog Food Recalls
    • Cat Food Recalls
    • Search by Brand
    • Get Recall Alerts
  • RECALL ALERTS
Close search bar

Author: Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD

Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD, is a small animal and exotics veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lichtenberg also trained at the Philadelphia Zoo. She now practices in the New York City area and lives in the West Village with her husband and her rescued pets, Cocoa and OG. Dr. Lichtenberg has been writing for Petful for many years, and she has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers’ Association.
  • Pet Health
Open post

Raw Pet Food: Is Your Raw Deal the Real Deal?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDSep 18, 2013May 15, 2020

Before throwing Sparky a raw steak, consider the factors involved when choosing a raw diet for your dog or cat.

  • Pet Health
Open post abdominal-ultrasound

Why Does My Vet Want an Abdominal Ultrasound?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDSep 4, 2013May 15, 2020

Whether searching for a missing toy or getting a closer look at what might be a problem area, your vet may suggest an abdominal ultrasound for your pet.

  • Pet Health
Open post 10-things-drive-vet-batty1

10 Things That Drive Your Vet Crazy

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDAug 28, 2013May 15, 2020

Cellphones in the exam room, super-sized bags of poop and sneaking in extra dogs are a few vet pet peeves that make me go bat crap crazy.

  • Pet Health
Open post dixie-dogs

Southern Dogs Going Yankee Through Dixie Dog Rescue

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDAug 7, 2013May 27, 2020

When shelters and rescues have extra space, they fill them with adoptable dogs from the South. Here’s a closer look at Dixie Dog Rescue.

  • Pet Health
Open post

The Prickly Problem With Porcupine Attacks on Dogs

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJun 19, 2013April 4, 2022

The Internet has lots of bad advice about removing porcupine quills from your dog yourself. But complications are more likely to occur if you try to go DIY.

  • Pet Health
Open post

Is Veterinary Care Too Expensive?

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJun 5, 2013September 4, 2022

I’ve combed the Internet to see what America thinks about the state of their wallet at the vet. What do I find? Anger and frustration. From both sides.

  • Pet Health
Open post

Want to Feed Your Pet a Home-Cooked Diet? Do Your Homework.

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 29, 2013July 24, 2019

Think you can just throw some chicken and brown rice together, change up the veggies now and then, toss in a vitamin and call it balanced? Think again.

  • Pet Health
Open post

Recognizing Pain in Cats and Dogs — And How We Control It

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 22, 2013February 4, 2020

Veterinary medicine has made incredible advances. But no matter how much we learn, pets’ quality of life depends on how well we can control their pain.

  • Pet Health
Open post

How Using the Wrong Flea Meds Can Harm Your Cat

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDApr 24, 2013February 4, 2019

Make the mistake of putting certain DOG flea products on your cat, and you could cause neurologic signs, seizures, coma, even death.

  • Pet Health
Open post

My Cat, Missing for 17 Days, Finally Comes Home

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMar 20, 2013February 4, 2019

Read about OG’s return home, how we’re caring for him and feeding him, and what you can do to care for a cat that returns home after weeks on the lam.

  • Pet Health
Open post Demodectic vs. sarcoptic mange

Demodectic vs. Sarcoptic Mange: All Manges Are Not the Same

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMar 13, 2013May 15, 2020

I try to be careful when diagnosing demodectic or sarcoptic mange because some people freak out. The good news? Treatments are very effective today.

  • Pet Health
Open post

Hollywood’s Dog Curse: How Movies and TV Shows Have Ruined Dog Breeds

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMar 6, 2013January 23, 2020

Movies about great dogs are wonderful entertainment, but turning any breed into a fad is the beginning of the end for the breed.

  • Pet Health
Open post

Dog ACL Injuries and the Slow Road to Recovery

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDFeb 27, 2013February 4, 2019

Dog ACL injuries are common and vary in degrees of seriousness. Read on to discover what your dog may require on the road to recovery from an ACL tear.

  • Pet Health
Open post

12 Pros and Cons of the Veterinary House Calls

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJan 30, 2013August 5, 2019

Veterinary house calls provide lots of stories — some sad, some worrisome, some bizarre.

  • Pet Health
Open post

Dealing With Canine Flatulence

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDJan 23, 2013August 11, 2019

Our relationship with our dogs’ flatulence is a complicated one. We should be able to measure these opinions on a fartmeter.

Posts navigation

1 … 10 11 12
ADVERTISEMENT

Disclaimer

Petful does not diagnose, treat or give medical guidance. Consult your veterinarian. See additional information.

Meet Petful

About Us
Who We Are
How We Help
Media Kit
Advertise

More Links

Recall Alerts
Pet Adoption
Contact Petful

Follow Petful

Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use Contact Petful
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
©2023 Petful® / Super Copy Editors LLC

"*" indicates required fields

Photo that says Recall Alerts! and has a red background with a warning sign and shows pet food in the background

Don’t RISK Your Pet’s Health

Get Free U.S. Pet Food Recall Alerts

Consent*
*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.