Question: “What is the difference between omega 3, 6, and 9 and do I really need to add this to my dog’s daily diet? She has allergies (shedding, hot spots) and some mobility/joint problems. Thanks!” Answer: To talk about essential fatty acids (EFAs), we have to talk about inflammation. Each EFA plays a different role
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When it comes to digestive upset, there are three basic symptoms that trigger a pet owner’s frantic phone call to my office: diarrhea, vomiting, or constipation. Many new BARFers expect that every bowel movement that their pet has will be of perfect consistency, volume, odor, and regularity… but much like human anatomy, this is not
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We are happy to introduce you to Dr. Cathy Alinovi, who graciously accepted our invitation to write for us today. Even dogs on the best food can have tummy upset from time to time. So, let’s go through the list of questions that help get to the bottomline: How old is your dog? A pup
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By Rob Mueller We have all done it…over-indulged during the holidays. It is not necessarily that we ate too much, but the combination of different foods, rich desserts, and treats can cause uncomfortable results. Is there any reason not to believe that our pets can suffer from the same type of over-indulgence? After all, we
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