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When home-cooked diets for dogs cost more than commercially prepared kibble
If you have a dog with chronic enteropathies or chronic illness like renal disease or pancreatitis that is partially manageable through diet then you are aware of the higher cost often associated with these diets. But despite the benefits associated with commercially prepared diets for the management of chronic enteropathies and diseases, many owners are…
Homemade Diets & Dogs: Why you must measure food and how
As people become more aware of how food can cause or prevent health pet owners want the same for their pets. In 2020 The University of Georgia Clinical Nutrition Service received an increase in homemade diet formulations. Almost half of the consultations were for homemade diet requests. There are some best practices when feeding your…
Is your dog gaslighting you?
What is gaslighting? Gas lighting is a form of manipulation and is commonly practiced by narcissists. The perpetrator will make someone think or feel something and then place self-doubt or confusion in their mind as to if it even occurred. This causes the receiver to question their own sanity sometimes as the gaslighter will often…
Colitis in Dogs: Is metronidazole helpful?
Acute colitis is one of the most common syndromes seen in dogs by veterinarians. It can be very painful and uncomfortable for your dog. In many cases, the cause of colitis in dogs is rarely discovered and treatment is geared toward treating symptoms and not the root cause. To read more about the possible causes…
Dogs and allergies: Foods to avoid if your dog has allergies
As a dog owner, you ultimately want nothing but the best for your fur baby. But just like humans, dogs can also suffer from allergies and it can be challenging to determine the root cause of their issues as they can be allergic to many things including environmental factors and diet. Food is a common…
The Best Diet for Prairie Dogs: A Comprehensive Feeding Guide
Prairie dogs are becoming increasingly popular as pets, in fact, I have a co-worker that has one of her own. In their natural habitat, prairie dogs can be found in the grasslands of Canada, central United States, and Mexico and while they are increasing in popularity as pets, their population is dwindling in the wild….