How To Make Homemade Dog Food
August is RAWgust, a month-long observance dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of a fresh-food-based diet for both humans and their four-legged family members. If you love cooking up healthy meals for your family, why not make food for your pets too? A fresh, homemade diet can be highly beneficial to your pet’s health, […]
All About Limited Ingredient Diets For Dogs
Have you heard about limited ingredient diets for cats and dogs? This label is popping up on new pet foods everywhere, though it may not be obvious what they’re for and whether they would be beneficial for your cat or dog. Limited ingredient diets are designed for pets with intolerances as a way to limit […]
7 Benefits of Feeding Pumpkin to Dogs
Now that October’s finally here, pumpkin season is officially upon us. Whether you’re a fan of pumpkin spice lattes and whipped-cream peaked pies, or you think pumpkin-on-everything is the most overrated flavor of the season, the benefits for your pet are anything but basic. For cats and dogs, pumpkins are a superfood that’s packed with […]
Can Dogs Have Thanksgiving Turkey?
With Thanksgiving around the corner, many of us have one thing on our minds: a huge, juicy turkey shared with all of our family members. Your four-legged family members will probably gather around, too, in hopes of using those puppy-dog eyes to earn a few bites. But some portions can pose a health hazard to […]
Can A Raw Diet Help My Dog’s Allergies?
If you’ve seen success stories about pets with inflamed, itchy skin, hair loss, and chronic ear infections that found relief from a raw diet, you might be wondering if it could be a good option for your cat or dog. While most pets can benefit from more fresh food in their diet, you will need […]
Does My Dog Need A High Protein Diet?
Dog foods are often advertised as packed with protein from meat to feed your dog’s inner wolf. Protein is made up of amino acids, which are essential for everything from building muscle to producing hormones to repairing injured tissue. High protein diets are tasty to dogs and can be highly beneficial, but it’s not as […]
Why Is My Dog Drinking So Much Water?
Have you been refilling your dog’s water bowl more than usual? Some dogs drink more than others, but a sudden change in your dog’s water consumption can be a sign that something else is going on. How Much Water Should Your Dog Drink Per Day? Generally, your dog should drink about one ounce of water […]
What Does Neutering a Dog Mean?
Neutering in dogs and cats removes the ability of a male to produce young. In the U.S., cat and dog neutering is done surgically by making an incision over the scrotum or lower abdomen and removing the testicles. In Europe, some neutering is done by injection and no surgery is involved. Surgical neutering, which is […]
How Are Dogs Neutered?
Neutering in pets removes the testicles through an incision in the skin. While there are several different techniques, all pets are anesthetized for the procedure. Blood tests prior to surgery are recommended. Some pets receive IV fluids during surgery. Most veterinarians provide pain medication in addition to anesthesia so that after the anesthesia wears off […]
Nutraceuticals for Dogs
What are nutraceuticals? Nutraceuticals can be categorized as Dietary Supplements, functional Foods or Medicinal Foods. The founder and chairman of the Foundation of Innovation in Medicine, Dr. Stephen DeFelice, coined the term “Nutraceuticals” in 1989 and defined it as “food, or part of food, that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and treatment […]
What To Do When Your Dog Gets Carsick
Has riding in the car become a messy, miserable experience for your dog? According to a 2018 owner-reported study, carsickness affects as many as 48% of dogs, with puppies being the most likely to experience queasiness in the car While motion sickness can put a damper on your travel plans with your four-legged sidekick, this […]
What To Give A Constipated Dog
Have you noticed that your dog hasn’t pooped in a while? Or, when they go, their stools are hard, dry, and difficult to pass? Constipation is not uncommon in dogs, and with a few easy changes, you can help your dog get some relief. How To Tell If Your Dog Is Constipated Dogs typically have […]
Why Are Some Dogs Less Likely To Be Adopted?
All dogs and cats deserve a loving home. But according to statistics from PetFinder.com, some pets have a harder time finding their forever family than others. A “less adoptable” pet is defined as a cat or dog that may take 48 weeks or more to be adopted, compared to other animals that may find a […]
Why Do Dogs Get The Zoomies
Does your dog ever get a sudden burst of energy, using your home as their own personal racetrack? Frenetic random activity periods (FRAPs) also known as “the zoomies” are one of the many things we love about dogs. Why Do Dogs Get The Zoomies? Behavioral scientists aren’t sure why dogs, cats, and other species get […]
Why Do Dogs Lay In The Sun? All About Sunbathing in Dogs
When the sun hits your window just right, your pet jumps at the chance to bask in the sunbeam. They might even insist on being outside in the middle of the day, sprawling out in the sun like a furry, four-pawed cucumber plant. Why are dogs and cats obsessed with laying in the sun? Learn […]