Richard Walther, DVM

Richard Walther, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Petco

Ricky Walther, DVM, is a small animal general practitioner in the greater Sacramento, California area. Realizing the positive financial and medical impact that pet insurance can provide for pet parents and the profession, he lends support and advice to companies like Pawlicy Advisor that simplify the process of connecting with veterinary financing resources.

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15 Dangerous Holiday Toxins For Pets This Winter

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Do Indoor Cats Need Pet Insurance? Vets Say Yes, Here's Why

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5 Reasons Why Outdoor Cats NEED Pet Insurance

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What Can Dogs Eat On Thanksgiving?

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Akita Breed Guide

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Pet Fire Safety & Evacuation Preparedness Checklist

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Von Willebrand Disease in Dogs

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Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Guide

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Proin For Incontinence In Dogs

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Oral Papilloma Virus in Dogs

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Blue Heeler Growth & Weight Chart

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Hot Spots on Dogs

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Basset Hound Breed Guide

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Luxating Patella in Dogs: Signs, Surgery Cost & More

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Can You Give Dogs Aspirin For Pain?

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FIV in Cats

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How to Cool Down Dogs

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Hiccups in Dogs & Puppies

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Pica in Dogs

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How Hot Is Too Hot For Dogs?

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Heat Stroke in Dogs

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How Much Does it Cost to Spay or Neuter a Dog?

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How Much Does It Cost to Microchip a Dog?

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Giardia in Cats

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Can Dogs Eat Cat Food?

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Kidney Failure in Dogs

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Heart Murmur in Cats

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Pain Relief For Dogs

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French Bulldog Breed Guide

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Probiotics For Cats

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Diarrhea in Cats

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Constipation in Cats

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What Vaccines Do Dogs Need?

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What Vegetables Can Dogs Eat?

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Why Is My Dog's Nose Dry?

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What Fruits Can Dogs Eat?

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Can Cats Drink Milk?

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Can Cats Eat Bananas?

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Human Foods Cats Can and Can't Eat

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Why Is My Dog Eating Grass?

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When's Best Time to Buy Pet Insurance?

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Can Cats Eat Corn?

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Can Cats Eat Apples?

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Pet Emergency Kit Checklist

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Can Cats Eat Avocado?

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Can Cats Eat Carrots?

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Diarrhea in Dogs: Causes, Treatments, Prevention

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Can Cats Eat Rice?

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Cat Cats Eat Grapes?

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Mastitis In Dog: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

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Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

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List of Food Dogs Can (and Can't) Eat, According to Vet

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Can Dogs Eat Garlic? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Ataxia in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

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Tapeworms in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

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Glaucoma in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Dog Health Issues: Common Conditions by Breed, Size, Age

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Can Dogs Drink Milk? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Coconut? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Tuna? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Labradoodle Growth & Weight Chart: Everything You Need to Know

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Colitis in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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Glucosamine For Dogs: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

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Hypothyroidism in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

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Can Cats Eat Eggs? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Cats Eat Watermelon? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Spinach? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Green Beans? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Cats Eat Peanut Butter? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Cinnamon? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Gabapentin for Cat: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

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Ear Mites in Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

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Melatonin For Dogs: Uses, Dosage, & Side Effects

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Distemper in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention

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Pyometra in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Prednisone (Prednisolone) For Dogs: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

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Heart Murmur in Dogs: Everything You Need to Know

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Pancreatitis in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

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Addison's Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Costs

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Coccidia in Puppies: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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Ringworm in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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Ringworm in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

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Can Dogs Eat Raw Meat? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Cats Eat Chocolate? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Celery? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Eggs?

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Can Dogs Eat Honey? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Blueberries? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Peaches? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Cashews? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Pineapples? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Carprofen for Dogs: Uses, Effectiveness & Side Effects

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Lymphoma in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Can Dogs Eat Corn? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Cheese? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Can Dogs Eat Oranges? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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Tapeworms in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

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Hookworms in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

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Ear Mites in Cats: Symptoms & Treatment

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Parvo in Puppies: Everything You Need to Know

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Constipation in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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Giardia in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

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Hyperthyroidism in Cats: Symptoms & Treatment

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Metronidazole for Dogs: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

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Trazodone for Dogs: How Does It Work and When Is It Prescribed?

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Benadryl for Dogs: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects

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Yeast Infections in Dogs: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

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Tramadol for Dogs: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

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Pancreatitis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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7 minute read

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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Cushing Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and How to Save on Costs

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8 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Almonds?

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5 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Pistachios? Here Are The Risks!

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6 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Carrots? Everything You Need to Know

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8 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter? Depends! Dr. Walther Covers Everything You Need To Know

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6 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Bananas: Everything You Need to Know

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7 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Broccoli? Here's Every thing You Need To Know

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5 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Watermelon? Here's Everything You Need To Know

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6 minute read

Can Dogs Eat Potatoes? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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9 minute read

Leptospirosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & How to Save on Costs

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Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? Here's Everything You Need To Know

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