Can Dogs Be Vegetarian? Biology, Nutrition, and Dietary Evolution
A few decades ago, the question of dogs on a vegetarian diet would hardly cross anyone’s mind. Dogs are the descendants of domesticated wolves, so a meat-based diet is what they would choose for themselves. It’s been many centuries since dogs could pick their own diet, though, so the responsibility for their nutrition now lies solely with their guardians. The diet of any modern dog is shaped significantly by his owners’ personal beliefs and lifestyle practices.
5 Natural Dewormers for Dogs: Safe and Effective Solutions for Better Health
Don't let flashy marketing campaigns fool you. Synthetic dog dewormers are poisons. They may be effective at killing intestinal worms, but they also do damage to the liver and kidneys. Normal side effects include digestive upset, seizures, and lethargy. If too much of these chemicals are ingested, which can happen in dogs who frequently get parasite infections, organ failure, coma, and death can result.
Long-Term Use of Apoquel: 4 Hard Truths you Need to Know!
From Zoetis being reprimanded by the FDA for minimizing Apoquel’s risks, to numerous studies showing a strong link to cancer, Apoquel for dogs clearly has a dark side. Many dog owners discovered that on their own … when it was already too late. If you’re still on the fence about Apoquel, this article shares FOUR hard truths about the long-term use of Apoquel that every dog owner should know!
Brewer’s Yeast for Dogs: The Good and The Bad
If you’ve ever taken the time to study the ingredients listed on dog food labels, odds are you’ve come across brewer’s dried yeast. And if you have, you’ve probably asked yourself, why on earth is there brewer’s anything in my dog’s food!? I’m here to tell you this common ingredient is nothing to panic about. In fact,
Dog Dementia: Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) In Aging Dogs
Aging affects all organs in the body, including the brain. It physiologically changes as our pet ages — it becomes smaller and lighter, often with a slightly reduced blood flow. Not every dog's brain ages in the same way, though. There are significant changes in a senior dog's brain that are developing cognitive dysfunction.
Dog Candida: how to resolve chronic yeast infections in dogs
Candida albicans maintains itself on a diet of sugar and starch. When your dog eats high-carbohydrate food, such as most kibble, it is consuming everything candida needs to thrive and reproduce. And because dog’s systems aren’t built to process that much starch, there is always plenty of leftovers to sustain a booming population of yeast.