Dogs with gastrointestinal disease, sensitive stomachs, and pancreatitis may benefit from limiting fat in their diet. If you’ve ever read the nutrition label on the back of dog food or treats, you may notice that some of them have much higher fat levels than others. As a rule, I tend to limit the amount of…
As dogs age and head into their senior years, just like elderly people, there are dietary changes that can help their brains to function at optimal levels and keep cognitive dysfunction in your dog at bay. Your older dog’s diet drastically influences their behavior and cognitive function. Senior and geriatric dogs may show some decline…
Here are 20 of the best dog quotes for dog lovers. If you own a dog or know someone that owns a dog and are looking for the perfect words to express that love, here are 20 quotes about dogs that you will enjoy!
If your dog has arthritis it is critical that you feed them foods that will not make their condition worse. Since arthritis is literally inflammation of the joints, the goal is to fill their diet with plenty of anti-inflammatory foods and nutrients while avoiding inflammatory foods as much as possible. 6 foods to avoid if…
A couple of days ago, my dog Cha Cha threw up what looked like blood. In addition, she wasn’t being her normal self, she was lethargic, walking slowly and with the telling arched back of a dog with stomach pains. My confirmation of her illness came about when she allowed my other dog to get…
Many owners and holistic vets promote homemade or raw diets because of the gastrointestinal improvements and overall benefits seen in cats. Unfortunately, because the diets are usually all-natural some pet owners don’t understand or see the need for further supplementation. Cats are not like dogs which are omnivores, they are obligate carnivores. This means that…
