“Variety is the spice of life,” said no dog ever. At least not when it comes to food. In fact, constantly changing up the dinner menu is likely to result in a digestive upset. Still, there are times when a new food is necessary. Just not all at once. Continue reading “How to Safely Transition to a New Dog Food”
For the past decade, one of the fastest growing trends in the pet food industry has been the “grain-free” diet. These diets do not include corn, soy, and wheat, which are often seen as the “bad guys” by some pet parents. However, recently some dogs fed “grain-free” diets containing mainly potatoes, peas, lentils, and other legume seeds as the main ingredients have been implicated in the development of a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy (DC). Continue reading “Grain Free and Taurine”
Every dog has its day in the sun, and we have the photos to prove it. In Texas, summer is in full tilt with triple digit temps to boot. If just a mere mention of the weather forecast has you sweating, we have the perfect remedy: sunny pics of some cool pups. Continue reading “3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Photo Contest Recap”
Notice your dog moving slowly to greet you when you get home? Are they more vocal when laying down? Has the spring in their step turned to a slow trot? Time to take action. Continue reading “Is Joint Pain Slowing Down your Dog?”
The sweat on our brows – and everywhere else – has us swimming in summer. The heat is on, and so is our 3rd annual dog days of summer photo contest! Continue reading “3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Contest”
You put a lot of time and energy into researching the healthiest pet foods for your fur child. But did you ever stop to think about what you’re serving it out of? Truth is, some cat and dog food bowls simply aren’t safe. And what good is a high-quality kibble if it’s just going to be contaminated when it hits the dish? Continue reading “What Type of Pet Food Bowl is Safest?”
Is people food bad for dogs? The short answer is yes and no. While some human foods can be highly toxic to pups, others are perfectly palatable. Continue reading “Begging Be Gone: 6 Table Manners Tips to Teach to Your Dog”
Urine is a literal goldmine of information. When analyzed, it can tell you everything from your pet’s nutritional needs to potential infections. So, what happens when it’s not gold at all? What if, instead, your pet’s urine is red, brown, or full of crystals? Use this decoder to determine what your pet’s urine is trying to tell you. Continue reading “What is your Pet’s Urine Trying to Tell you?”
Coprophagia may sound like a fancy Italian restaurant, but what’s on the menu is far from fine dining. Coprophagy is the act of ingesting feces. Much to the horror of most pet parents, it’s relatively common among dogs. Continue reading “Is it Dangerous for Dogs to Eat Their Stool or Other Animal Feces?”
Calling our mammalian systems temperature-sensitive is an understatement. For doggie bodies, a few degrees can make all the difference. Should the mercury shift even a little in either direction, your dog could be in real danger. Continue reading “Talking Doggy Body Temps: Fever to Hypothermia”
