Has your dog been leaving behind runny poops? They aren’t pleasant to clean or for your dog to experience. What’s causing your dog’s diarrhea, and what should you do about it? Here are the most common causes of diarrhea, potential remedies, and when to reach out to your vet. 1. Food Changes Most commonly, dogs [...]
Apps have improved many aspects of our lives, and pet ownership is definitely one of them. We are blessed to have so many smart and often fun digital tools to make dog ownership a little easier right on our smartphones. New apps are coming out all of the time that can help make pet ownership [...]
Picking out the best dog food can be a big challenge. Food manufacturers sometimes pick less than ideal ingredients to cut costs or appeal to humans who don’t necessarily understand a dog’s nutritional needs. There is also a lot of debate about what kind of macronutrient balance is best for dogs and whether grains or [...]
There are many corporations out there touting the benefits of their medical cannabis products for dogs. How much of this is a sales pitch, and how much is actually backedup by research? Unfortunately, while the benefits of medical cannabis are well established for humans, there isn’t much research on medical marijuana for dogs. We’ll walk [...]
Grain-free dog food is dog food made without grains. They shouldn’t contain wheat, corn, rye, barley, oats, rice, millet, sorghum or other cereal grains. Does grain-free food meet your dog’s nutritional needs, and is it a good thing to switch your dog over? We’ll discuss these issues below, but don’t forget to check in with [...]
If you are a dog-lover who just can’t take on a new dog right now, you don’t have to feel that shelter-induced guilt. It’s true, there are plenty of dogs who could use forever homes, but you don’t need to adopt one to make a difference. Here are five ways to help shelter dogs even [...]
