Signs of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction One of the hardest conversations I have with pet parents as a veterinarian is about the personality changes I see in their aging dog. Is it just “old age” or something more? It is frustratingly easy to mistake these normal senior personality changes with a medical problem called Canine Cognitive…
How to Implement the 3-3-3 Rule You just brought home a rescue dog. That Shelter visit was like a fairy tale you saw that dog eye you and everything was perfect Now you are at home. The dog who was so good at the shelter is hiding under the dining room table refusing to eat…
Cats Eat a Small Amount of Cooked Rabbit Meat Yes a cat can safely eat an amount of rabbit meat. It has to be plain. It has to be cooked. It has to be boneless. It has to be unseasoned. Rabbit is a meat. Rabbit is a high protein meat. Many cats tolerate rabbit well….
Benefits of Adding Chia Seeds to Dog Wet I’ve had many conversations with pet parents about coat health. Whether a shiny coat is achieved through grooming, diet or genetics, it turns out a dull, brittle, dry coat isn’t just a cosmetic concern and can be a sign of nutritional deficiency or skin inflammation. Since there…
Is Black Soldier Fly Larvae Protein One of the most difficult cases I’ve dealt with as a veterinarian is the severely allergic dog. They have constant itching, aggressive ear infections, and upset stomach, and their owners often feel as though they’ve tried everything in the search for a safe, nutritious food. In recent years, a…
Pet Water Bowls Without Soap Residue As a veterinarian, I see the results of dirty water bowls every week. As pet parents, you may clean your pet’s food but you forget the vessel that carries the water. Here is an unfortunate truth: that water bowl on your floor right now may be one of the…
Benefits of Adding Chia Seeds to Dog Wet Food for Coat Shine. A shiny, lustrous coat isn’t only a good hair day indicator – it’s one of the most visible clues that things are going smoothly on the inside. If your dog’s coat is looking lackluster and dry, or if it’s coming in brittle, he…
Feral Cats From Spraying Near Your Front Door You’re a veterinarian and you know the feeling of stepping out of your front door and encountering that strong smell of cat urine. It’s mortifying when someone comes around, and it can feel hopeless at times. But here is the important thing to know: spraying is not…
Is Black Soldier Fly Larva Protein Safe for Dogs With Severe Allergies? If your dog is constantly scratching, licking their paws, or dealing with one ear infection after another, you’ve probably tried a lot of diets. Maybe you’ve stood in the pet store aisle, staring at bags that all claim to be “hypoallergenic.” And now…
Indoor Cats Who Love to Chew Leaves It’s pretty common as a vet for a cat to come in because of vomiting, drooling, and mouth ulcers and find out that it’s just because they snacked. If your kitty has a penchant for biting at any houseplant like it’s a salad bar, watch what you’re bringing…