While many times we use items around the house to make treats for our dogs, there are some ingredients you should be very aware of. Many times, these ingredients that are safe to us can cause severe harm to our fur babies. Peanut Butter Not all peanut butters are created equal and if you are…
Coprophagia or eating feces is done by many animals, not just pups. In fact, a dog that has just given birth will eat their puppies feces during the first three weeks of nursing. In all actuality, the practice is more disturbing for pet owners than it is harmful to the dog. However, there is one…
History has shown the world that early and rapid detection of COVID-19 is critical in keeping numbers down and curbing the spread of the virus. Who would have thought that one of the greatest fighters of COVID-19 spreading could be sitting on your living room floor and will work for treats? Recently there has been…
Chia seeds are great for dogs as they are a nonallergenic food source and have no taste or smell so you should not have an issue adding them to your dog’s diet. 1. Soak the seeds Chia seeds can absorb 9-10 times their weight and not only does this help with any possible blockage or…
If your little guy or gal recently got in the garbage, ate a piece of fatty ham, or has been receiving table food on a regular basis you should keep an eye out for these signs of pancreatitis in dogs. These are by far the five most commonly seen symptoms in dogs with pancreatitis. If…
More pet owners are choosing to feed their dogs raw meat or BARF (Bones and Raw Food) diets. Since it is now known that our gastrointestinal systems are vast worlds with a billion little bacteria, fungi and yeast it is important to find out what effect these diets have on your pets microbiome. There are…
