You know the signs – your dog’s ears are pinned back, her tail’s down, her chest’s heaving, she keeps licking her lips, and she’s coming to you for help. Before you can do anything, she throws up on your freshly...
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Our dogs may not like it when they have an inflammatory condition (e.g. pain, swelling), but inflammation actually is a positive bodily response. It means the white blood cells are working hard to fight against whatever foreign substances that...
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Dog food allergies seem to be getting more prevalent these days. But can old dogs develop food allergies? You bet! You may be feeding your old dog the same dog food for years, thinking that he has no problem with the food. Then out of the blue...
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Many dogs these days are unfortunately suffering from food allergies, and dog parents are desperately looking for hypoallergenic dog treats and dog food for their fur-kids. If your old dog is also unfortunately suffering from food allergies...
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Relax! And before you grab the first so-called “hypoallergenic dog treat recipe” you could find on the Internet, be sure you have already done your detective work. What detective work? You ask. Well, dear Watson, I am talking about...
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I wrote these pet loss poems after losing my 15-year-old dog Hana in August 2017. It was an immensely healing process for me, as I could reflect on the love and special bond that we shared. These pet loss poems may bring tears to your eyes, but...
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Essential oils are powerful natural oils extracted from plants. They have different therapeutic properties. Some of them have strong antimicrobial properties, some of them can relieve pain, some can reduce inflammation… There are quite a...
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Nutritional Value of Pumpkin Pumpkin is a healthy food that is rich in the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E. It also contains vitamin K as well as a host of minerals, such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and copper. In addition, pumpkin is...
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Loose stool and diarrhea in older dogs… Not exactly a savory topic but nonetheless important! Does your older dog have diarrhea on and off (chronic diarrhea)? What could be the cause? Should you be worried? What can you do if your oldie has...
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The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is no wonder that dog skin irritation is a common health issue in our canine friends. The skin comes into contact with all sorts of substances every day – some of which are irritants and even...
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Many dog parents are looking high and low for the perfect hypoallergenic dog shampoo for their dogs. But what exactly is “hypoallergenic”? If a shampoo is labeled “hypoallergenic dog shampoo”, does that automatically mean...
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Fish, especially fatty fish such as sardines, tuna and salmon, are nutritious and contain essential fatty acids that we all (dogs included) need. More and more dog foods and treats use fish (meat and/or meal) as the main protein source. But at...
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