Your dog comes over, wagging their tail furiously, and eager for some kisses. But then you notice a few crumbles of cat litter stuck in the fur around your dog’s mouth, and you immediately know what has...
You might think that “organic” foods are top-tier and better than nonorganic food. And if organic food is “better” for people to eat, is it the same for dogs? What does it actually mean if a dog food...
We all want to offer the best in nutrition to our pets, but selecting the right diet can be difficult when there are so many options. In many cases, the terminology and “buzz words” used on pet food...
Limited ingredient dog food is formulated to reduce the number of ingredients that your dog is exposed to within their diet. These diets are used in hypoallergenic dog food trials to diagnose and treat...
The number of dog food products on the market can make it very confusing for you to choose a diet that is appropriate for your pet. Not only are there tons of different brands and ingredients, but even...
Nutrition is a very powerful tool throughout all stages of a dog’s life. It can be used to maintain health, prevent disease, and even primarily manage some disease conditions. That said, just because your...
Many pet food brands label their products as being “human-grade,” but what does this really mean? Is human-grade dog food safer or healthier than traditional pet food? Let’s take a look at the ingredients,...
Choosing the right dog food or cat food is a challenge for every pet parent. There are plenty of factors to consider, but one thing that all veterinarians agree on is that whichever pet food you select,...
Raisins are a harmless and healthy snack for people, but can dogs eat raisins, too? Unfortunately, they can’t. Raisins—along with grapes—are toxic to dogs, and they can cause a lot of trouble. Can...
Reviewed and updated for accuracy on August, 11, 2020 by Jennifer Larsen, DVM, PhD, DAVCN Water is the main component of healthy, living cells of the body. Without water, your dog’s body will not function...
