Chicken vs lamb, which one is better for your dog might be your question as a pet owner. For a healthy wealthy dog, understanding the commitments of their nutritional requirements and what suits them the most, is necessary. You can choose the best option whether chicken or lamb meat according to your dog’s lifestyle. Chicken … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Rebecca Butler, DVM, BSc Zool The plant cell wall contains cellulose. It is a dietary fiber but indigestible for dogs. Pure cellulose is different from fiber content of whole veggies and fruits. This odorless, white powder is actually a processed wood pulp in dog food which makes no nutritional value for them. … Read more
When our pets age, their diets and overall health also change. A common problem senior dog owners face is weight loss or the inability to keep a dog at a healthy weight. Dogs older than twelve years of age are prone to alterations in their metabolism, appetite, and general health, leading to inadvertent weight loss. … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Evelyn Zavala, DVM, MVSc Can dogs have grapes? The absolute answer is NO! And same goes for the raisins which are just dried grapes. You should never feed grapes to your four legged partner. Although researchers have not found the exact answer to what in grapes or raisins are harmful, yet it … Read more
A dog with no teeth requires special attention. We understand it is not an easy job to look after a toothless dog, as it can be quite confusing. What to feed them? What to avoid? There are so many questions that need to be addressed first before proceeding. That is why many veterinarian professionals like … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Evelyn Zavala, DVM, MVSc Dogs can enjoy the health benefits of fresh oranges. While the orange flush is safe for dogs in moderation can dogs have orange juice? NO! Orange juice has large amounts of added sugars and harmful ingredients which can cause gastrointestinal problems in dogs. Side effects like diarrhea and … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Evelyn Zavala, DVM, MVSc For theory, it would be a yes as tangerines are potassium, beta carotene, folate, vitamin C and other healthy nutrients. However, as I always say moderation is the key and excess of everything is bad-so does the tangerine as it has natural sucrose and fructose. Dogs produce vitamin … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Edward Weber, DVM, MVSc Milk has always been one of the most adored drinks and widely used ingredients across kitchen confections for ages. Without milk, you can not have enough sweet dairy products and most of the desserts, sweets and bakery items. Even some food and spicy dishes make use of milk. … Read more
Reviewed by Dr. Eric Jones, DVM If you are a pet owner, you are surely aware that whenever you are eating something delicious_your dog becomes curious about what you are eating. Just like me, if you are having a salmon dinner and your dogs come to you with cute pup-eyes_you might think, “Can dogs eat … Read more