Reviewer
Beth Marchitelli, DVM, CVA
Small animal hospice & palliative-care veterinarian (DVM, CVA); Chi University faculty, Small animal hospice and palliative care practice; Chi University faculty · Asheville, North Carolina
Small animal veterinarian focused on veterinary hospice, palliative care, and compassionate end-of-life support.
Areas of focus
- veterinary hospice and palliative care
- veterinary acupuncture
- canine end-of-life comfort care
- integrative pain management
98 guides by Beth
- How to Choose a Dog Rest Area During Furniture Moves
- How to Choose the Best Indoor Water Bowl Spot
- How Do You Clean Dog Hair From Reusable Bags?
- Keeping Old Dog Tags With Records Keeps History Clear
- 7 Ways to Keep Dog Grooming Tools Apart at Home
- Keep Dog Toys Out of Your Home Office Walkway
- How to Organize Dog Gear in a Narrow Hallway
- How to Keep Two Dogs' Food Storage Separate at Home
- 7 Checks to Sort Worn Dog Toys Before Replacing
- How to Track Which Family Member Fed the Dog
- How to Wash a Dog Bed Without Shrinking It
- How Can Pictures of Hot Spots on Dogs Help You?
- Dog Gate Indoor Choices: Calmer Space for Anxious Dogs
- What Should You Do About Your Dog's Hot Spot?
- 7 Ways to Keep Party Decorations Away From Dogs
- Is a Human Sized Dog Bed Right for Your Dog?
- Would a Raised Dog Bed Help or Hurt Your Dog?
- Which Small Dog Bed Supports Restful Sleep?
- Why Is Your Dog Throwing Up Yellow Foam?
- How to Check a Dog Walker's Handoff Notes?
- How Do You Dry a Dog Crate After Washing?
- How to Give Your Dog a Quiet Spot at a Dinner Party?
- How Do You Keep Dog Gear Ready for a Fire Drill?
- 7 Steps to Keep Dog Records Organized After Moving
- 5 Steps to Keep Spare Dog Bedding Ready for Laundry
- 7 Calm Indoor Steps for Dogs on Rainy Workdays
- How Do You Prepare a Dog Care Folder for Home?
- How Should You Read a Dog Leash Cleaning Label?
- How Do You Remove Pet Hair From Furniture?
- How to Rotate Dog Toys Without Losing Pieces?
- How Should a Dog Supply Shelf Fit a Small Apartment?
- How to Set Up Temporary Dog Barriers for Painting?
- How to Sort Your Dog's Brushes by Coat Type?
- How to Store Garden Tools Away From Dogs Safely?
- How to Unpack Your Dog's Essentials First?
- Help Your Dog Settle After a Move Without Pushing Too Fast
- How to Set Up a Feeding Station for Two Dogs
- Thanksgiving Table Foods That Are Dangerous for Dogs
- Giving a Multi-Dog Household Separate Rest Spaces
- How to Set Up a Shaded Spot for a Hot Garden
- Living With a Dog in a Rented Property
- What to Get Right in a Space for a Dog That Hates Visitors
- Feeding and Watering a Dog That Can't Get Up
- What to Get Right in a Safe Kitchen for a Counter Surfer
- Building a Calming Bedtime Routine for a Senior Dog
- How to Deal With Dog Hair in a Car Boot
- Ground-Floor Living for a Dog That Can't Do Stairs
- Setting Up a Calm Safe Space for an Anxious Dog
- Preparing Your Home Before Fostering a Senior Dog
- Preventing Pressure Sores in a Dog That Lies Down All Day
- How to Protect Electrical Cords From a Chewing Dog
- A Puppy-Proofing Checklist for Your First Week Home
- A Quiet Recovery Room Away From Kids and Other Pets
- How Much Chocolate Is Dangerous for a Dog? Signs of Poisoning to Watch For
- Keeping a Short-Coat Small Breed Warm Indoors
- The New Puppy Day-One Supply List That Actually Matters
- Which Outdoor Garden and Yard Plants Are Poisonous to Dogs
- How to Stop a Teething Puppy From Chewing Furniture and Cords
- Which Common Houseplants Are Toxic to Dogs?
- Where to Place a Senior Dog's Bed to Avoid Drafts
- The Right Bed Firmness for a Dog Recovering From Back Surgery
- Building a Puppy Playpen Safe Zone
- Are Cooked Chicken Bones Dangerous for Dogs to Eat?
- Making the Backyard Safe for a Senior or Recovering Dog
- How Steep Can a Dog Ramp Be for an Arthritic Dog?
- Settling a Dog That Wakes Up Too Early
- A Confinement-and-Comfort Plan for Strict Rest Orders
- What to Put in a Dog First-Aid Kit at Home
- Keeping Bedding Clean for a Dog With Allergies
- Keeping the Furniture Layout Stable for a Blind Dog
- Moving a Big Dog That Can't Walk Out to the Car
- Raised Feeders and Bloat Risk in Deep-Chested Breeds
- Where to Put a Dog's Den in a Busy Household
- Cone Alternatives for a Recovering Dog at Home
- Do Calming Donut Beds Help an Anxious Dog?
- Keeping a Dog Cool at Home During a Power Outage
- Managing Incontinence at Home for a Senior Dog
- How to Prevent Food and Toy Guarding Between Two Dogs
- How to Train a Fearful Dog to Use a Ramp
- Water Stations on Every Floor for a Senior Dog: Why One Bowl Isn't Enough Anymore
- Why Do My Dog's Legs Splay Out on Hardwood?
- A Warming Setup for a Senior Dog That's Always Cold
- Are Raised Bowls Better for Senior or Arthritic Dogs?
- Comfort Mistakes That Make Arthritis Harder on a Dog
- Feeding a Dog With Neck or Back Pain More Comfortably
- Home Setup for a Giant Breed Entering Its Senior Years
- Are Slug Bait and Lawn Fertilizer Dangerous to Dogs in the Yard?
- Best Flooring Choices for a Home With Senior Dogs
- My Dog Ate Ibuprofen or a Human Painkiller — What Should I Do?
- My Dog Ate Rat Poison: What to Do Right Now (and Why Waiting Is the Real Danger)
- Helping a Three-Legged Dog Adjust After Amputation
- Indoor Cooling Setup for a Flat-Faced Breed
- Keeping a Paralyzed Dog Clean and Comfortable
- Night Lights for a Dog Losing Its Vision
- Signs a Dog's Bed Is Making Joint Stiffness Worse
- Ramp vs. Stairs for a Long-Backed Dachshund: What Actually Protects the Spine
- Small vs. Large Senior Dogs: How Home Needs Actually Differ
- Are Onions Toxic to Dogs? What Actually Happens After the Bite