Dog Food

Call me clueless, but I only recently found out that you can actually find out which vitamins and minerals your body is lacking by having blood tests done. A healthcare provider ordered a comprehensive set of labs for me, and I discovered that I was severely deficient in several vitamins and micronutrients, including Vitamin B, …

A few years ago, grain-free was all the rage. I remember feeling bad for my German shepherd, Bella, because I couldn’t afford to buy her grain-free dog food and figured I was probably poisoning her system. But while it’s never good to buy dog food that’s stuffed with corn- and wheat-based fillers (especially if the …

As an owner of four dogs who all have digestive issues and multiple allergies, selecting the best brand of wet dog food for them over the years has taken some trial and error. My dogs get fed a high-quality dry food each day and receive one serving of wet dog food per day because I …

Dogs deal with many digestive issues in life and hemorrhoids are one of many, even though they aren’t one of the most common. Hemorrhoids in dogs only happen in rare cases and may vary due to each dogs’ diet, former health history, and may even be breed-specific. I experienced this three years ago when our …

If you go into any pet store you will likely find that many of the foods on the shelves are marketed as ‘Hypoallergenic’, there are also an increasing number of dog owners mentioning that their dog has allergies, often ones that are food based. While there is no doubting that food allergies do exist, they …

Okay, so we should preface this article by saying that there is not a one size fits all best dog food – period!  Every dog is different with what they will like and do well on. Of course, there are certain requirements that some dogs will have.  Puppies need a food that contains the right …

Homemade dog foods are becoming more popular with dog owners.  Often people feel that their dog will be getting a healthier diet and they like having more control over what they are feeding their dog.  It can have its advantages but, if not done correctly, it can actually be harmful to your dog. Homemade dog …

Let’s face it: dogs age faster than we do, and it’s hard to watch them start to decline in health. Thankfully there are lots of ways to keep our older dogs happy and as healthy as possible as they age. Finding the best senior dog food for an older dog is a huge way to …

Looking for the best dog food? As a dog owner, you likely think of your pet as a family member.  So you want to do whatever you can to ensure he has a long and healthy life. You probably already know that one of the best things you can do for your dog’s health is …

Dogs are usually highly food motivated, so using dog training treats to reward a desired behavior is the most common option. We always advocate the use of positive reinforcement as the best technique for training your dog.  Not only is it scientifically proven to be the most effective method, but it also ensures you have …