In human medicine, the gut is known as the ‘second brain’ so it is no wonder that it has tremendous effects on many pathophysiologies throughout the entire body, this also rings true for dogs. Recent research in both human and veterinary medicine shows that bacteria found in the microbiome may be useful for predicting the…
While the majority of joint supplements available on the market for dogs are considered safe and may truly help to relieve symptoms from joint diseases like osteoarthritis. There are some things you should be aware of when giving your dog joint protective supplements. In this article, we discuss some reasons why joint supplements may cause…
As a mom of a fur baby that suffers from pancreatitis, I know all too well the struggle of trying to find a food that they like but won’t wreak havoc on their digestive systems or your wallet! Feeding dogs with pancreatitis can prove to be tricky. So, I set out to find a couple…
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…
There has been research done on the effects of probiotics on pancreatitis, however, only a handful of them apply to dogs. This is the main reason that some decide to hold off giving their dogs probiotics. There is just too little research and evidence that it improves gut health in dogs suffering with chronic pancreatitis….
While your dog can’t eat chocolate you can let them eat carob! These mini, bite sized ‘chocolate’ chip cookies are made with carob which is actually a legume. Carob has a naturally sweet and nutty flavor and is packed with vitamins, fiber, iron, and other minerals. It has also been known to treat diarrhea in…
