The Downside of Feeding a Raw Food Diet
“Nurse to reception - stat - with a gurney!” booms over the PA system. Immediately the vet hospital mobilizes and an already busy Saturday night begins to take on the controlled but manic pace that comes from thousands of...
Switching Dog Food Brands – How to do so Safely
There are many reasons why you may need to switch dog food brands from time to time throughout your dog’s life. Food allergies are developing into a real problem in the canine world and there are always dogs with...
Prescription Dog Foods – Feeding your Dog
Heart disease, diabetes, renal disease, obesity, osteoarthritis, cancer, allergies, colitis – just a few of the diseases or conditions that dog food is now specially formulated to combat. Called prescription or therapeutic dog foods and available only through veterinarians,...
Ordering Dog Food Online – Pros and Cons
Lots of people today have begun ordering dog food online. There are some good reasons why a dog owner might prefer this method of purchasing dog food, but it may not suit every owner, or every situation.
Why Order Dog...
High Protein Dog Food – A Sign of High Quality Ingredients
We all know that, by nature, dogs are primarily carnivores, but this does not mean that they necessarily benefit from a high protein diet. However there are some circumstances where high protein dog food, especially that made with high...
Giving a Dog Treats – Some are Better than Others
There are so many fun things about being a pet owner. Having someone to walk or run with, having a couch buddy and even spoiling your pet are all part of the charm of owning a dog. Giving a...
Feeding Puppies – Not all Puppy Food is Created Equal
Consider the growth and development of a puppy:
Gestation is between 60 and 66 days meaning from egg to birth in two months.
When puppies are born, they are blind, deaf, and cannot walk, urinate, defecate or maintain their own body...
Feeding Dogs Bones – Is it Safe?
Dogs and bones seem like a natural combination. A dog will spends hours upon hours chewing on a bone, relishing each moment as if gnawing a bone is his ultimate purpose in life. Any dog owner who has witnessed...
Feeding a Puppy – Kibble, Canned or Raw
Bringing a new puppy into the family is a wonderful and chaotic time - nothing brings as many laughs or as much frustration to a home then a puppy. Even though at times you may wish the little bundle...
Feeding Adult Dogs – Providing Proper Nutrition for Your Dog
Although from a nutritional point of view canine adulthood is a life stage less critical than puppyhood and old age, feeding adult dogs a proper, well balanced diet is still of paramount importance. And this should not be surprising,...
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What to Consider Before Buying a Dog
When interested in buying a dog there are ample options. If you’re looking for a puppy, either the shelter or a reputable dog breeder can be of service. Despite all the bad press puppy mills are still up and running in full swing. Adopting a dog is a major...
Motion Sickness in Dogs
If your dog has motion sickness, it can really make a car trip unpleasant for both of you. He wont enjoy feeling nauseous, and you won't like having to clean up the mess if he vomits.
Causes of Motion Sickness
There are two main processes in the brain that are responsible...
Arthritis in Dogs
It has been estimated that one in five dogs over the age of seven is affected by arthritis. Arthritis is a general term for abnormal joint changes or growth, and can be caused by immune disorders, infections, congenital malformations, or from stress and trauma. Since our pets cannot tell...
