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A few weeks back, we talked about the nutritional needs of older dogs. Today I want to talk specifically about a serious problem that can affect this population: canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). In many ways, the symptoms of CCD appear very similar to those seen with Alzheimer’s disease in people.... READ MOREDiabetes mellitus is one of the most common hormonal diseases affecting dogs. Most affected dogs have Type 1 diabetes, meaning that their condition is not caused by a poor diet or being overweight, but usually by an abnormal autoimmune response that destroys the pancreatic cells responsible for manufacturing... READ MOREIf you have a dog with a food allergy, you know how difficult it can be to diagnose. It sounds simple enough: Feed the dog a food that does not contain his allergic triggers and monitor for changes in his clinical signs.
READ MOREI’m sure you are all aware of the current recall of dog and cat foods that have been manufactured primarily at a Diamond Pet Food plant in Gaston, SC because of potential contamination with Salmonella infantis bacteria. This is the same processing plant that was involved in an outbreak of aflatoxicosis... READ MOREAt its most basic level, achieving weight loss is as simple as decreasing the amount of calories an individual takes in and increasing the number of calories an individual burns. This holds true for dogs as well as for people, but anyone who has put their pet on a diet (or been on one themselves) can... READ MOREWhen I was pregnant with my daughter, I received a lot of unsolicited advice about what I should eat. Granted, proper nutrition is never more important than when you are eating for two (or more!), but the rigid, conflicting, and constant recommendations eventually began to get on my nerves.
READ MOREDo you or someone you know feed their dogs a home-prepared diet? I’ve worked with several clients throughout my career who have. Most of these folks think they can provide their pets with a healthier diet using ingredients bought at the grocery store in comparison to feeding a commercially prepared... READ MORERemember the days when dog food was just, well, dog food? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not nostalgic for the days when our knowledge about the nutritional needs of dogs was in its infancy, but when it comes to choices in the dog food aisle, the pendulum may have swung just a bit too far in the... READ MOREI generally recommend that my clients disregard supplements and focus on feeding their dogs an appropriate amount of a well-balanced, high-quality dog food. Adding supplements to an already nutritionally complete diet for a healthy adult dog or puppy can actually do more harm than good.
READ MOREJust as babies are not miniature adults, puppies are not smaller, younger versions of dogs. The growth and development of a puppy is hard work, and special nutrition is required. Young animals are especially sensitive to the effects of dietary deficiencies, toxins, and poor quality ingredients, so owners... READ MORE
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