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What a veterinarian feeds her dog with pancreatitis
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…
How to care for a sick dog & keep them comfortable
A couple of days ago, my dog Cha Cha threw up what looked like blood. In addition, she wasn’t being her normal self, she was lethargic, walking slowly and with the telling arched back of a dog with stomach pains. My confirmation of her illness came about when she allowed my other dog to get…
7 rules of thumb when making your pets treats
These are seven things to remember when you’re making your dog homemade treats from scratch. 1.Use Pet Safe Ingredients This may be a no brainier, but you’d be surprised at how many people still feed their dogs things like grapes and chocolate. Also, if you are using something that is pre-mixed such as baby food,…
13 Binders to use in your homemade dog treats
What are Binders Binders in dog treats are substances that hold your ingredients together to form the treat. For homemade dog treats, you should strive to use as many natural ingredients as possible. In this article, we outline binders that you can try in your homemade dog treats to decide which suit your baking needs….
13 Foods that can help if your dog has diarrhea or vomiting
If you own a dog and have not been woken up at 2 am by the rhythmic retching that is only preceded by you having to clean up vomit or diarrhea, don’t worry you will. Upset stomach, nausea, and the consequences of both are some of the not-so-great joys of dog ownership. Aside from food,…
Feeding your cat a homemade or raw diet? You should know about these 3 deficiencies
Many owners and holistic vets promote homemade or raw diets because of the gastrointestinal improvements and overall benefits seen in cats. Unfortunately, because the diets are usually all-natural some pet owners don’t understand or see the need for further supplementation. Cats are not like dogs which are omnivores, they are obligate carnivores. This means that…
