Dogs can suffer from chronic bladder infections, leading to long-term use of medication and antibiotics. Toy breeds and females are more susceptible, but all dogs can be plagued by repeated infections.
11 Superfoods for Super Dogs!
Contributed by Years.com Pet food experts have revealed the 11 superfoods dog lovers should be feeding their four-legged friends. The dog nutrition experts at Years.com have identified the foods packed with vitamins and minerals to help dogs live a healthier life. Vegetables including sweet potato, kale and carrots are all on the list alongside grains […]
Vet Recommends These Foods for Dogs with a Sensitive Tummy
Just like humans, dogs can be prone to occasional digestive issues that can be the result of consuming certain triggering foods, or even from small changes to their diet, such as newly introduced treats.
Top 7 Raw-Feeding Rules for Dogs
Contributed by Eric Swanson While we humans realize the importance of whole foods, we have been sorely neglecting our best friend – the dog. We mostly have been feeding them store-bought dog food manufactured by companies with huge marketing budgets. While some may be good, in many cases they turn out to be meat flavored […]
Hunting Wild Game for Your Dog or Cat (With Instant Pot Stew Recipe)
Feeding dogs and cats a raw or other homemade pet food diet, has been growing in popularity for the past decade. What could be more natural than feeding them wild game? Their wild cousins hunt and eat wild animals, such as deer or rabbits. With a little help from you, nature can serve up a […]
Heart Health for Natural Pets (with Meatloaf Recipe for Dogs)
All minds turn to hearts as we approach Valentine’s Day. That makes it the perfect month to celebrate heart health in humans and pets too! There is so much we can do to prevent and treat heart conditions, going well beyond exercise.
Natural Treatment of Canine Diabetes (With Infographic)
Canine Diabetes has become quite common in dogs, especially as they age or if they are overweight. Like humans, dogs can have either Type I or Type II Diabetes. The top cause for Type II Canine Diabetes is obesity, but it can also be caused by genetics, infection, pancreatitis, and medications.
Book Review: My Dog Says I’m a Great Cook!
I’ve always loved community cookbooks because the contributors share their very best recipes. They’re the most used cookbooks in my collection, worn and stained with splatters of fudge and other goodies that almost invariably turn out well. That’s why I was so happy to hear that John Bigley and Paris Permenter of DogTipper.com were calling […]
Dog Food Recipe – Healthy Digestion Pumpkin Meatloaf
A healthy digestive system can benefit your dog in many ways. It improves nutrient uptake and utilization, ensures optimal immune function, prevents disease, treats bad breath, and prevents digestive upset such as vomiting or loose stools. The following holistic dog food recipe is formulated to improve and nurture a healthy canine gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Foods in Homemade Pet Diets That Cause Inflammation
Arthritis, hip dysplasia, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, psoriasis, kidney failure, gum disease, low immunity, dementia and a shortened lifespan in pets can all be linked to chronic inflammation. An animal’s body uses inflammation for healing, but excessive, chronic inflammation wears the body down from head to toe.