Have you ever taken a close look at the ingredients panel on the package of a commercially made dog food? You may be grateful when looking at the list of vitamins and minerals that your pet’s food is “complete and balanced.” The Association of America Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) requires that all ingredients in pet food be listed onContinue reading “Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals in Pet Food”
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Potty Watch: How Often Should Your Dog Go?
The 411 on Canine Pee Production According to veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Bailey, writing for Whole Dog Journal, healthy dogs produce about 2 to 4 milliliters (mL) of urine per pound of body weight per hour. So, a 10-pound dog makes about 20 to 40 mL of urine each hour, or 480 to 960 mL (16Continue reading “Potty Watch: How Often Should Your Dog Go?”
The Benefits Of Soil-Based Probiotics For Dogs
The importance of gut health is becoming well known, so many vets recommend probiotics for dogs these days. That means there’s an overwhelming choice of probiotic supplements available. But there’s one kind of probiotic that’s got some unique abilities you won’t find in other products … and that’s soil-based probiotics. This type of probiotic is madeContinue reading “The Benefits Of Soil-Based Probiotics For Dogs”
Dog eye infection: Home remedy & identification of eye discharge
by Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM How to treat eye discharge without antibiotics Eye discharge is one of the most common problems in dogs. Whenever a client came in with concerns about their dog’s eyes, the first question I asked was what they felt was happening. Most people replied that they were concerned about their dogContinue reading “Dog eye infection: Home remedy & identification of eye discharge”
The Hidden Danger in Your Pet’s Food Bowl
STORY AT-A-GLANCE The ultraprocessed pet food industry is actually in the business of selling feed, not food. It’s important to understand the difference between the two. Susan Thixton of Truth About Pet Food points out that with the exception of dogs and cats, human-provided nourishment for almost every other species is called “feed,” e.g., horse feed, cattleContinue reading “The Hidden Danger in Your Pet’s Food Bowl”
How Much To Feed A Puppy
Congratulations on welcoming a furry bundle of joy into your life! Now that you have a playful and adorable puppy by your side, it’s important to ensure your pup is getting the right nourishment. That’s why in this article we’ll answer the all-important question: how much to feed a puppy. From the appropriate portion sizes basedContinue reading “How Much To Feed A Puppy”
DIY Solutions To Stop Your Dog Throwing Up Undigested Food
Have you ever fed your dog after exercise and within a few seconds he spews it on the floor? Or how about when your dog eats his meal and then soon after he throws up a tube of mucus? This is called regurgitation … and it’s a normal function of your dog’s digestive system. What IsContinue reading “DIY Solutions To Stop Your Dog Throwing Up Undigested Food”
When To Give Digestive Enzymes For Dogs
Have you considered giving digestive enzymes to your dog? Or perhaps you think he doesn’t need them. As far as you know, the food’s going in one end and out the other, so everything’s fine, right? Well … not always. In fact, your dog likely needs help absorbing nutrients from the food he eats. There areContinue reading “When To Give Digestive Enzymes For Dogs”
Leaky Gut In Dogs: Heal With Home Remedies
If your dog had joint disease, would you treat him the same as a dog with allergies? Or diabetes? The answer is often YES! And that’s because there’s a growing epidemic that’s the hidden cause of most chronic disease. Researchers today are looking at how a condition called leaky gut in dogs is a majorContinue reading “Leaky Gut In Dogs: Heal With Home Remedies”
Dog Ear Yeast Infections: Causes and Solutions
If your dog’s shaking his head or scratching his ears constantly, it could be a dog ear yeast infection. One or both of his ears might have a yeasty smell, or black-brown gunk caking the insides. When your dog’s ears are crusty, smelly and inflamed, it’s a warning sign of a bigger health issue … ReadContinue reading “Dog Ear Yeast Infections: Causes and Solutions”
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