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Best Petco treats for dogs with chronic pancreatitis
I searched through the treats at a local Petco in search of treats for my little guy with pancreatitis and chose the best ones that I could find The scale takes into account added salts, unnatural preservatives, and fat content. I rated the treats on a scale from 5-20, with 20 being the best treat…
Valentine’s Day Saftey Tips for Cats and Dogs
Plan in advance While you’re planning your holiday celebrations don’t forget to plan for your pet care. Hopefully, you won’t need to use it but always have your 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic phone number, address, and the fastest route on hand. This will help keep some stress down in case you have to make that…
Top 10 free apps for dog owners in 2020
10. Puppr A dog training & tricks app which includes top-by-step video instructions and a built-in clicker to help teach your dog tricks! 9. Dog Scanner Dog scanner will help you identify your dog’s breed. All you do is snap a photo and upload it to the app. This is extremely helpful if you are…
The dangers of coprophagia & how to get your dog to stop eating poop
Coprophagia or eating feces is done by many animals, not just pups. In fact, a dog that has just given birth will eat their puppies feces during the first three weeks of nursing. In all actuality, the practice is more disturbing for pet owners than it is harmful to the dog. However, there is one…
6 Things to do when your dog has diarrhea
You walk in from work only to notice that your pup has diarrhea but you can’t take him or her to the vet but you want to make sure you give them some help. Here are six things you can do immediately to help your dog with diarrhea. With the increased demand for veterinary services,…
The link between grain-free diets and DCM
What is a grain-free diet? A dog food is deemed grain-free if it is made without corn, rice, wheat, or other grains. Many of these grains have been replaced with alternative carbohydrate sources like potatoes and peas. What is DCM? DCM or Canine Dilated Cardiomyopathy is a disease that primarily affects the heart. It tremendously…