--- title: VetTeQ Blog and Resources for Pet Owners | Dr Rachel Tari, BVM, MRCVS description: Dr. Rachel Tari is originally from the Greater Toronto Area and always wanted to become a veterinarian when growing up. After completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science and Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph, Rachel moved to London, U.K. to study veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College. During veterinary school, Rachel became interested in emergency medicine and critical care, writing her final year dissertation on the detection of shock in dogs. Rachel moved to the west coast in 2021, and in her spare time, likes to do yoga, travel and attend art exhibits, and spend time with her three-legged cat, Toula. --- [Skip to main content](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/author/drracheltari#main-content) [![VetTeq_-01](https://pets.vetteq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VetTeq_-01.png?width=116&height=40&name=VetTeq_-01.png) ![VetTeq_-03](https://pets.vetteq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VetTeq_-03.png?width=40&height=30&name=VetTeq_-03.png)](https://www.vetteq.com) - [Blog](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog) - [About VetTeQ](https://www.vetteq.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Blog](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog) - [About VetTeQ](https://www.vetteq.com) - Search - - Search Categories - [allergies](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/allergies) - [cat allergy symptoms](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/cat-allergy-symptoms) - [food allergies in dogs](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/food-allergies-in-dogs) - [overweight pets](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/overweight-pets) - [pet obesity](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/pet-obesity) - [pet safe houseplants](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/pet-safe-houseplants) - [skin allergies in pets](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/skin-allergies-in-pets) - [toxic houseplants](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/toxic-houseplants) - [toxic plants for plants](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/toxic-plants-for-plants) - [weight](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/weight) # All articles from Dr Rachel Tari, BVM, MRCVS #### [pet safe houseplants • Mar 30, 2026 Which House Plants are Safe for Pets?](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/pet-safe-houseplants) [Read article](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/pet-safe-houseplants) #### [pet obesity • Mar 2, 2026 Is My Pet Overweight? 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After completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science and Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph, Rachel moved to London, U.K. to study veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College. During veterinary school, Rachel became interested in emergency medicine and critical care, writing her final year dissertation on the detection of shock in dogs. Rachel moved to the west coast in 2021, and in her spare time, likes to do yoga, travel and attend art exhibits, and spend time with her three-legged cat, Toula. [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheltari/) #### Topics - [pet safe houseplants](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/pet-safe-houseplants) - [toxic plants for plants](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/toxic-plants-for-plants) - [toxic houseplants](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/toxic-houseplants) - [pet obesity](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/pet-obesity) - [weight](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/weight) - [overweight pets](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/overweight-pets) - [allergies](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/allergies) - [cat allergy symptoms](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/cat-allergy-symptoms) - [food allergies in dogs](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/food-allergies-in-dogs) - [skin allergies in pets](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/tag/skin-allergies-in-pets) #### More from Dr Rachel Tari, BVM, MRCVS ###### [4 min read ![](https://pets.vetteq.com/hubfs/petsafeplants.png) Which House Plants are Safe for Pets? Written by: Antonia When decorating your house, it's important to know which plants pose a risk to your four-legged family members, as many common houseplants and cut flowers can be harmful, or even deadly, to cats and dogs. The good news? There are plenty of great alternatives that let you create ...](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/pet-safe-houseplants) ###### [6 min read ![](https://pets.vetteq.com/hubfs/weightforpets.png) Is My Pet Overweight? Vet-Backed Facts Every Pet Owner Needs to Know Written by: Antonia Is your dog or cat overweight? By learning the signs of pet obesity and understanding your pet’s body condition score, we can help owners better understand how to work with their veterinarian when a diagnosis of obesity is made, to better manage this disease.](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/is-my-pet-overweight-vet-backed-facts-every-pet-owner-needs-to-know) ###### [3 min read ![](https://pets.vetteq.com/hubfs/FrenchBull.png) Allergies in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms Owners Miss Written by: Antonia Whilst allergies in our dogs and cats are extremely common, their signs can often be overlooked or unintentionally minimized by owners. At times, these pets will come in for a variety of signs such as licking, scratching, redness, sniffing or gastrointestinal upset, but it can ...](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog/allergies-in-dogs-and-cats-symptoms) [![VetTeq_-01](https://pets.vetteq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VetTeq_-01.png?width=150&height=52&name=VetTeq_-01.png)](https://www.vetteq.com) VetTeQ, created with care in 🍁British Columbia, Canada - - - [Blog](https://pets.vetteq.com/blog) - [About VetTeQ](https://www.vetteq.com) ©2026 VetTeQ. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://pets.vetteq.com/privacy-policy)