Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD

Veterinarian

196 articles

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 of America.

Pet Health12y ago

Southern Dogs Going Yankee Through Dixie Dog Rescue

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.

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Pet Health12y ago

The Prickly Problem With Porcupine Attacks on Dogs

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.

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Pet Health12y ago

Understanding the True Veterinarian Cost: Is Veterinary Care Too Expensive?

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.

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Pet Health12y ago

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

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.

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