Yeast dermatitis is a common issue in dogs that can be frustrating to treat. But don’t worry … there are home remedies for yeast infection in dogs that can help solve this common cause of itchy skin. What to feed when a dog has a yeast infection is an important part of this, so let’sContinue reading “How To Manage Yeast Infection In Dogs”
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Spay/Neuter And Joint Disease
There are three topics you shouldn’t discuss with friends: politics, religion … and spay/neuter. Talking frankly about spaying and neutering is worth the backlash though … because of the health risks associated with it, especially in a young dog. One common problem is the link between spay/neuter and joint disease in dogs. Unfortunately, many dogContinue reading “Spay/Neuter And Joint Disease”
Should you spay or neuter your dog? How to avoid long-term health effects
by Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM A breakthrough interview on how sterilization in dogs impacts health with expert biologist and researcher Linda Brent, PhD For years now, I have felt uneasy about spaying and neutering dogs. My questioning of this practice started with spending more time in Europe, where spaying and neutering your dog is muchContinue reading “Should you spay or neuter your dog? How to avoid long-term health effects”
Why Is My Dog Not Eating?
Why Won’t Dogs Eat? Your dog’s appetite is regulated by a complex mechanism that involves their brain, the fullness and distention of their stomach and intestines, and specific hormones. Appetite can be altered by medical conditions, behavioral conditions, environmental changes, or issues with the food itself. When a dog has no appetite and isn’t eatingContinue reading “Why Is My Dog Not Eating?”
How to manage children and Dogs
Kids and dogs don’t make good decisions when left alone. Putting them together without direct supervision and/or no rules is a recipe for disaster. Too many people think: All 3 of these are old wives’ tales. This kind of thinking is how dog bite accidents happen. On my website, I have pages full of pictures showingContinue reading “How to manage children and Dogs”
How to Make Dog Kibble Better
Are you one of the millions of dog owners who can’t feed raw? Let’s face it … raw feeders are still in the minority. Most dogs today still eat kibble. It may be because of budget, or convenience. Or perhaps you just can’t deal with all that raw meat. But you still want to giveContinue reading “How to Make Dog Kibble Better”
GMO’s in Dog Food
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms and they’re in the news a lot these days. And there are many different opinions about whether they’re safe or not. There’s a lot of controversy about GMO foods. Some scientists claim that eating them is perfectly fine. But the truth? The companies that create GMOs (and stand to profit fromContinue reading “GMO’s in Dog Food”
The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome in Your Pet
The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome in Your Pet If you have been a pet parent for years or even a few months, you have probably heard that gut health is essential to your pet’s overall health and wellbeing. But what does gut health entail? To understand how to maintain optimal gut health in yourContinue reading “The Importance of a Healthy Microbiome in Your Pet”
Don’t Trust Pet Food Lable Ingredient’s
Whether through carelessness or deceit, what’s on the pet food labels may not be what’s in the food. Way back in the last century (1999), I worked full-time as an animal rights activist. We were trying to find out whether rumors were true that there were dogs – euthanized at shelters – in dog food.Continue reading “Don’t Trust Pet Food Lable Ingredient’s”
Best Probiotics For Dogs
Few other supplements can have such a large impact on the immune system and health as probiotics for dogs. Gut bacteria play a large role in health and disease, so it’s important to support your dog’s microbiome by using the best probiotics for dogs at the right times. There are many types of probiotics andContinue reading “Best Probiotics For Dogs”
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