Winter can be a challenging time for dog owners. This is true whether your dog loves the cold and wants to be outside all day or loathes chilly temperatures and would rather potty inside than get their paws cold.
Determining Your Dog’s Cold Tolerance Plus Our Cold Weather Tips Read More »
If your dog suffers from motion sickness, you are not alone. This is a common issue, especially in young dogs. Luckily, there are many ways to help your dog find relief and even overcome their car sickness. We’ll take a closer look at this ailment and how to address it, below.
Say Goodbye to Dog Car Sickness: Tips for a Smoother Ride Read More »
One of the biggest misconceptions about drugs like Apoquel and Zenrelia is that they treat allergies; they really don’t. What they actually do is suppress the symptoms by altering the proper functioning of the immune system.
Zenrelia for Dog Allergies: Yet Another Hazardous Drug Read More »
Do essential oils really have healing potential, or are they just a placebo? Are the oils harmful to dogs, or is there a safe way to use them? This article pulls back the curtain on how essential oils can be beneficial to dogs, the growing research behind them, and the safety considerations every dog owner needs to know.
Essential Oils for Dogs: Therapeutic Use, Safe Practice, and Scientific Insight Read More »
We’ve all heard the old adage that people who own dogs live longer than those who don’t, but is this true? As it turns out, researchers have spent a lot of time studying the effects of dog ownership on mental and physical well-being.
What they’ve discovered is that, indeed, living with a dog can have a profoundly positive effect on your overall health and happiness. So much so, in fact, that people who own dogs do tend to live longer on average than those who don’t.
12 Proven Ways Dogs Make Us Happier & Healthier Read More »
Ironically, many dogs suffer dermatological issues as a side effect of Atopica. These may be worse than the initial atopic dermatitis symptoms. Dermal side effects include excessive hair growth in concentrated areas, excess shedding, warts, excessively thick skin on the footpads, psoriasiform-lichenoid-like dermatitis, precancerous lesions, and lymphoplasmacytic dermatitis.
Atopica for Dogs: Pros, Cons, & Natural Alternatives Read More »
The internet has a lot of contradicting suggestions on how to address diarrhea in dogs. The amount of information can be confusing and overwhelming, leaving you with more questions than answers. Should you switch your dog’s food? Should you give them chicken and rice? Hypoallergenic kibble? The problem of diarrhea is often layered, and so the solution must be layered as well. You need a plan.
Simple and Effective Home Treatments for Diarrhea in Dogs Read More »
Kelp contains all essential minerals that dogs require, including iodine and over 60 other trace minerals and vitamins. This sea plant is also high in antioxidants, amino acids, fatty acids, protein, and fiber.
Nutritional Powerhouse: Kelp for Dogs Read More »
What do allergies, leaky gut, and periodontal disease all have in common? Each of these prevalent issues can be improved dramatically by supplementing with colostrum. Bovine colostrum has the power to help a long list of common doggy issues and support your furry friend’s overall health.
Unlocking the Benefits of Bovine Colostrum for Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide Read More »
It’s a sad truth that most commercial dog foods only contain the bare minimum nutrition our dogs need to thrive. If your dog’s digestive tract isn’t working at 100%, there’s a good chance they’re missing out on valuable nutrients. Even if you feed a high-quality diet that has more of these nutrients to offer, digestive inflammation and malabsorption could be preventing your dog from reaping all the benefits.
Yucca Root for Dogs: Benefits and Drawbacks Read More »
