While some dogs are more prone to developing arthritis like these breeds, it can happen in all breeds and at all ages. In about 20% of cases, they start to show signs as early as one year of age or younger (The Vet Times), this is why it’s important to know how to prevent and …
Not many owners have had to encounter perianal fistulas (AF), but when they do, it is something they will never forget. Perianal fistulas, while not as common as some issues in dogs are burdensome for many owners. It is an issue that can occur in any dog but is most commonly seen in middle-aged male …
Many pet owners have concerns about their dog eating grass as it will sometimes lead to vomiting. Here are some things you should know if you have a dog that seems to love eating grass! Why does my dog eat grass? We will start off by letting you know that there is no scientific reason …
Can dogs eat fruit? Yes, they can and there are some fruits that are truly beneficial for dogs like blueberries and apples. Fruit is also a healthy treat for dogs that need low-fat treat options. If you have a dog with digestive issues then you know the pain of finding a treat that is nutritious, …
I have one dog (Chi-Chi) that suffers from pancreatitis and another (Cha-Cha) that suffers from occasional IBS. Talk about a sore stomach! As a pet parent, I want to ensure my dogs are eating foods that will not aggravate their sensitive stomachs and since I have two dogs with gastrointestinal issues, I have to be …
For years pet owners have turned to the steroids such as prednisone or prednisolone for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in dogs. However, with the introduction of Budesonide that has changed for many owners. What is Budesonide? Budesonide is a synthetic, water soluble corticosteroid used in humans and animals to treat inflammatory diseases such …
Not much is known about the effects of raw diets on the feline intestinal tract. Although, pet owners that feed their cats raw diets often rave about the benefits such as a shiny coat and less gastrointestinal disorders, scientist are just now beginning to deep dive into what it all means. Throughout the years, there …
More pet owners are choosing to feed their dogs raw meat or BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diets. Since it is now known that our gastrointestinal systems are vast worlds with a billion little bacteria, fungi and yeast it is important to find out what effect these diets have on your pets microbiome. There are …
Have you ever heard of a poop transfer? If not be prepared to learn all about it! In the article below researchers and doctors performed one on a dog that showed remarkable improvement in his gut microbiome biodiversity and IBD symptoms. If your dog has IBD this could be a treatment option for your pup …
Although pancreatitis affects several breed of dog and has a mortality rate of 27-58% there aren’t many medications or supplements that help with inflammation in the body for dogs. In this study camostat mesilate was studied in rats with induced pancreatitis and dogs that had been previously diagnosed. Overview Scientist looked at camostat mesilate and …
