Canine Atopic Dermatitis is one of the most common causes of itchy dogs, however it can be difficult to diagnose and complicated to manage. There are three pillars to the management of environmental allergies in dogs - reduce allergen presence, diet/supplements, and medications.
Category: Nutrition
Pumpkin and Apple Dog Cake – flour free!
Have you ever heard of cloud bread? It’s basically a trick to make bread out of eggs, it’s used in a lot of Paleo recipes for people, but I thought it would work great for a recipe for a flour-free dog cake! So in a way - these muffins are just fluffy eggs with flavoring. [...]
Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs – Clinical Signs, Stages and Nutritional Management
You should know that there are TWO types of kidney disease. One that is "acute" meaning quick or rapid onset, and one that is "chronic" meaning that the disease has been going on for a long period of time. Acute onset Kidney Disease often happens due to immediate trauma - think of a car crash [...]
Fish and Pumpkin Dog Food Recipe
A complete and balanced fish and pumpkin dog food recipe using cod, salmon, rice, pumpkin, spinach, tomatoes, walnut oil, along with a supplements.
Homemade Joint Treats for Dogs
This natural homemade frozen joint treat is the perfect addition to any dog's regular routine. You can keep in simple with whole food ingredients or add additional supplements to optimize your dog's joint health.
DCM in Dogs – Is it diet or genetics?
Prior to the 2018 FDA report on DCM or Dilated Cardiomyopathy in dogs - DCM was largely considered a genetic disease associated with only a few breeds. However in 2016 cardiology specialists started to see an increased number of DCM cases that were not associated with the typical breeds... Along with higher numbers of affected dogs than before.
Chicken and Pumpkin Dog Food Recipe
Treat your pup to a complete and balanced dog food recipe that is perfect for the fall - with chicken, pumpkin, mushrooms, and apples - it has all those flavors we LOVE for the season.
“My Dog is Allergic to Chicken” – An Intro to Dog Food Allergies
An introduction to dog food allergies - information about the identification, and diagnosis of dog food allergies, along with the breakdown of how dog food elimination trials are done, and how to select a diet for a trial.
14 Nutrients Commonly Missed in Homemade Dog Food Recipes
Most dog food recipes found on the internet are not complete and balanced - here are the 14 nutrients that are usually left out of homemade dog food recipes.
How To Get your Picky Dog to Eat
There is an entire subset of dogs that are more picky - they may like food one day, but not the next. The typical picky dog may rotate through many different types of food or toppers in order to keep things interesting. Personally I have seen more picky Chihuahua’s, finicky Huskies, selective Shi Tzus, fussy Yorkies and choosy Doodles than any other breeds. However the truly picky dog can be rather rare - most picky pups actually have other reasons why they might not want to eat.