There are a times when supplements can be beneficial to a dog’s health. One example is in the management of canine degenerative joint disease. READ MORE

One of the complications commonly seen with advanced liver disease in dogs is hepatic encephalopathy, where the brain’s ability to function is affected.READ MORE

The minerals that are required in the diet in relatively small amounts are often forgotten in discussions on dogs’ diets. Dr. Coates remedies that with a primer on microminerals and the role they play. READ MORE

As the U.S. human population has grown in heft, so have the country’s pets. Dr. Coates looks at some of the latest numbers that show that pet owners are sharing more of their lifestyle choices with their pets than they ought. READ MORE

If you have fed a diet food to your dog or cat per the label instructions but meaningful weight loss remained elusive, you’re in good company. Dr. Coates explains why. READ MORE

Owners sometimes will treat their dog’s diarrhea with a homemade diet, which is fine so long as they abide by some crucial conditions. Dr. Coates relates a case in which the owners didn’t, and which nearly ended in tragedy. READ MORE