Researchers have been keeping a close eye on a rising issue affecting dogs throughout the United States, drug-resistant hookworm infections. These infections are critical to address not only because they can impact your pets but also their owner’s health! Hookworm, specifically in this case, A. Caninum is zoonotic meaning it can spread from animals to…
If you are feeding your dog a homemade diet or would like to top your dog’s food with healthy options that can help to alleviate some arthritis pain speak with your vet about including the following 10 ingredients. 1. Green Lipped Mussels Not only are green-lipped mussels high in omega-3 fatty acids they also have…
Arthritis is the swelling and inflammation of your dog’s joints which can cause swelling, stiffness, and pain. There are different types of arthritis that dogs can acquire, let’s look at four of them. Four types of arthritis in dogs 1. Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD) is by far the most common…
Updated: 10/10/23 Halloween can be a fun time of the year for families but pretty scary and stressful for pets. Follow these tips to make sure your pets have a safe Halloween. 1. Hide The Treats Or at least keep them out of reach. If you’re anything like me, you begin purchasing treats early in…
As owners are starting to be more cognizant of what goes into their dog’s bodies, many are starting to regularly read dog food labels and noticing rosemary as a common ingredient. Since rosemary is becoming more and more popular in dog foods owners are asking questions like, why is rosemary being included in my dog’s…
Aside from prescribed pain medication, there are two main types of dietary assistant therapies available to help pet owners alleviate some of the signs and symptoms associated with joint pain in dogs that have arthritis. Dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. To read more about nutraceuticals and supplements for arthritis in dogs read our article here: How…
