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Can dogs get flesh-eating bacteria? Vibrio vulnificus and dogs
Recently, a flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus has killed 5 people in Florida and at least a dozen have died overall in the U.S. This of course is a water lover’s worst nightmare and many pet owners are concerned for the dogs that enjoy a good swim. Just a little information about Vibrio vlunificus…
How diet helps with heart failure in small breed dogs
Do you have a small breed dog? You might want to pay attention to this article about heart health. Myxomatous mitral valve disease also known as MMVD accounts for approximately 70% of all canine heart disease cases and heart failure. The disease is especially prevalent in small-breed dogs. Treatment historically called for feeding dogs that…
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…
