When an animal presents at the veterinary clinic with diarrhea, there are a series of questions and possibly tests that may need to be run to find the root cause. In some cases, it is merely a food change or something simple, but in others, it is not. This is why we want you to…
Chia seeds are an increasingly popular treat for dogs but there are some things you should know before feeding them to your pup. Get the facts here and make an informed decision. Can dogs eat chia seeds? Yes, dogs can eat chia seeds. To ensure your dog is safe always soak the seeds before feeding…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease present with many of the same symptoms, however, they are completely different illnesses. One is a functional disease of the GI tract and the other is literally all in your pet’s head! Common symptoms of dogs suffering from IBD or IBS include diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea but let’s…
Irritable bowel disease (IBD) in dogs is basically inflammation in the lining of the bowels. It is an overgrowth of inflammatory cells in the dog’s stomach and or intestines which inhibits the normal uptake of nutrients and passage of food in the bowels. So, in essence, IBD is not a disease at all, it is…
Probiotics have been a major part of many people’s diets for years, now your pets can benefit from taking them as well. Although this post does contain affiliate links I rated these based on the number of actual CFU’s, probiotic types, ratings, and other ingredients. Let me know if you think others should be on…
There has been research done on the effects of probiotics on pancreatitis, however, only a handful of them apply to dogs. This is the main reason that some decide to hold off giving their dogs probiotics. There is just too little research and evidence that it improves gut health in dogs suffering with chronic pancreatitis….
