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The good, the bad, and the algae

 Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM I’m currently at my favorite campground in Wisconsin. This morning I went to my (also) favorite...

Do you know who your RV park neighbors are?

by Deanna Tolliver Have you stayed in a campground like this? When you pulled in around 3 p.m., you thought the campground looked full, but there...

How much do you REALLY know about Independence Day? Take the quiz!

by Deanna Tolliver It's not all hot dogs and fireworks! There's a lot of history involved, so if you're a history buff, you'll probably ace...

Living and dying at the Walmart parking lot

As if Walmart needed another excuse to ban overnighters, most of whom these days stay in RVs. But it should have been expected: as people...

Taking pets to Canada

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM Dear Dr. Deanna--We’re planning a trip to Canada this summer, and are wondering if we need...

Is your dog afraid of fireworks?

 by Deanna Tolliver, DVM For many dogs, and their owners, the worst day of the year is coming up: the Fourth of July. Not because of...

Urgency emergency? When to call the vet

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM   It's 11 p.m. on a Sunday night. You’re worried that Annie, your dog, hasn’t been acting herself...

Jack Sisemore’s RV Museum in Amarillo

by Deanna Tolliver Many of us are familiar with the RV Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana, but did you know there’s another great RV...

Reader’s Digest list of the top RV parks in every state

by Deanna Tolliver Do you have a favorite RV park in the different states you travel through? What makes that a favorite park? You can compare...

Great travel apps for RVers

by Chris Dunphy and Cherie Ve Ard Technomadia We just came off an extended RV trip for the winter season, and it was fun to see...

Increased bear sightings prompt warnings in New Mexico

by Deanna Tolliver The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) has issued a statement warning campers of increased bear activity in the northern...

CBD oil: good or bad for pets?

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM Dear Dr. Deanna, "I was browsing the aisles of my favorite health food store last week and...

Steel tariffs: Good news for some, maybe not RV industry

By Deanna Tolliver Associate editor The Trump administration recently announced a 25% tariff on imported steel and  10% on aluminum. Indiana, the RV capital of America,...

Is your RV overweight? Weigh it and be safe

By Deanna Tolliver At an RV rally I took the plunge and had my fifth wheel and truck weighed. Although many RV safety experts recommend...

The tooth, the whole (pet) tooth, and nothing but…..

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear Dr. Deanna—We travel with our two dogs, Princess, a miniature poodle, and Ruby, a Boxer....

Some RV guided tours you might like

By Deanna Tolliver Our readers have spoken out about RV Tours: "I’m currently on a Yankee Tours caravan through the Canadian Maritime including Newfoundland and Labrador....

Warranty expires while new motorhome sits 15 months in shop

Imagine how frustrating it must be to have a brand new RV, but the full year warranty expired while it sat on two different...

Why does my dog do that?

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear Dr. Deanna—We take our dog, Nora, with us on our RV trips, and have noticed...

Has your dog been shopping at the “Flea” Market?

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear Dr. Deanna — Help! Our dog sleeps on the bed in the RV with...

How to avoid buying an RV Lemon

By Deanna Tolliver After the first two parts in our Lemon Law series were published, we heard from several readers about their RV Lemons. But...

How to avoid getting a tick-borne disease

By Deanna Tolliver It’s a fact that you will likely encounter more ticks in the month of May than any other. Too bad that May...

Reader needs advice about cat with travel anxiety

Ask the RV Vet  With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear Dr. Deanna--I was wondering if you could point me in the best direction to...

State programs for first-time campers a big hit

Several states are encouraging the camping lifestyle this year by offering first-time camper programs. The itineraries vary state-to-state but the hoped-for result is that after...

Retractable leashes: Dangerous for you and your dog

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com For those of you who aren’t familiar with them, a retractable leash has a molded...

RV Pet Vet: How to avoid hot dogs (and other hot pets)

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM Dear RV Vet—When the weather warms up, we worry about leaving our dog in the RV....

What have I learned after six months on the road?

by Nanci Dixon I started asking myself that question when we were in Yellowstone without (gasp) internet. There in the deep woods I could not...

Need a step up when hitching up your fifth wheel?

By Deanna Tolliver As a vertically challenged person (i.e., short), and the owner of a fifth wheel, it’s difficult for me to reach over the...

RV Pet Vet: Is your pet prepared for a medical emergency?

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com It’s a Sunday afternoon, you’re in an RV park walking your dog when suddenly he...

RV Pet Vet: Is your pet’s crate a death trap?

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear RV Vet—We have a large dog (a Golden Retriever) and a small dog (a terrier...

The wrath of grapes: Don’t feed them to your dog!

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear RV Vet--I’ve heard that grapes are toxic to dogs, but I just read something...

RV Pet Vet: Dog parks: The good, the bad, and the very ugly

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM  YourRVvet@gmail.com Have you taken your dog(s) to a dog park? Please answer in the poll below. Before...

RV Pet Vet: Easter lilies in your RV? Not with pets!

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM YourRVvet@gmail.com Last week we asked if your dog was on monthly heartworm prevention. This week it's...

RV Pet Vet: Heartworms in pets: bad news, even deadly

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM YourRVvet@gmail.com Occasionally I forget to take a daily vitamin pill. And I may forget to set...

RV Pet Vet: Valley Fever, A Fungus Among Us

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM YourRVvet@gmail.com If you travel to or live in the American Southwest, you need to be aware...

Dogs or cats and chocolate: Lethal combination?

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear RV Vet, I know that chocolate can be bad for dogs, but what about...

RV Pet Vet: Tell me about rabies

Ask the RV Vet With Dr. Deanna Tolliver, M.S., DVM YourRVvet@gmail.com Dear Pet Doc, We travel during the summer, mostly in the West, with a Lab and...

Why vultures poop on their legs (and more)

By Dr. Deanna Tolliver, DVM It's something we've all seen. We're cruising down the highway and see a dark speck ahead by the road. Closer,...

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