Foods To Tempt A Dog With No Appetite. One of the most terrifying things that can happen to a pet owner is watching their cherished companion refuse to touch their dinner. The odd skipped meal isn’t normally cause for concern but loss of appetite for any prolonged period, known as anorexia, is a real health…
Best Food Toppers To Stimulate An Old Sick Dog Appetite. Watching one of my cherished old pups turn away from their food bowl is an agonizing time for any of us pet parents. If you are experiencing your senior dog turn their back on their favorite dish because they’re feeling unwell, not only is this…
Is Cinnamon Safe For Dogs In Baked Treats? As your trusted veterinarian, and most recently, your pet’s number one cookie connoisseur, I am commonly met by pet parents wondering about a doggy share in your morning muffins or afternoon scones. In theory, my answer is yes! Cinnamon is not toxic for dogs, however there is…
Can Puppies Eat Bananas Every Day for Breakfast? Welcome to the life of a new puppy parent, where nothing seems as exciting, challenging, and as full of love and concern for your little fur baby’s well-being as trying to do right by them. Whether it was those big soulful puppy eyes staring up at you…
What Fruits Can Dogs Eat Safely as Treats?. As a pet parent, you’ve seen the looks those pleading big eyes are giving you when you pull out that juicy apple or delicious strawberry and think to yourself that you should share. Well, before you throw a piece to your canine friend, you’re going to want…
Can Chinchillas Eat Fresh Vegetables Safely? As an animal lover and proud pet owner of these fuzzy friends you might be wondering “Is my chinchilla ready for some variety in his diet?” Well, Can my chinchilla eat fresh vegetables? The answer is yes, but they need to be given as an infrequent treat and prepared…
Can Cats Drink Milk If It Is Lactose Free?. One of the simplest pleasures in life, pouring a fresh box of cereal is a breakfast treat to be enjoyed and possibly share with your pet pal, who you may be able to entice with their large innocent eyes to be part of the creamy experience…
Best Homemade Diet Recipes For Senior Dogs. While store-bought senior dog food is a snap, feeding a home cooked diet for your aging canine offers advantages that your local pet store or feed store simply can’t match, the freshness, bioavailability, hydration and ability to personalize with medical needs in mind, be it kidney disease, arthritis,…
Is Grain-Free Dog Food Bad for Heart Health?. Can Grain-Free Food Harm a Dog’s Heart?. I get that you’re concerned because you’re watching the FDA’s investigation of dilated cardiomyopathy and diet. You transitioned to grain-free, wanting to feed something closer to what your dog’s ancient, wolf-like ancestors ate, and now the headlines are raising alarm…
How Much Wet Food Should a Cat Eat a Day?. Dry food is a simple measuring process, but most veterinarians consider wet food to be best for our feline friends. It offers hydration, a healthy amount of protein and not a lot of carbs. Just when your feline reaches optimal satisfaction though, how do you…