Healthy Pets, Healthy Lives !
About the author Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM is an Integrative veterinarian, nutritionist and creator of natural supplements for dogs and people. Helping you and your dog prevent disease, treat nutritional deficiencies, and enjoy happier, healthier, and longer lives together.
I’ve been hesitant to write this article as so many people have and love their doodles, but I get asked a lot what the difference is. In order to discover this, I had to ask the EXPERTS (not the backyard breeder or puppy mill just making a buck and not at all concerned with genetics) This statement caught my eye and made me look further. Apparently, the man who “invented”…
Unlike traditional disinfectants and chemical or antibiotic-based wound treatments, Skin Spray contains herbs that work in synergy with the body, activating its natural immune defence. It is also non-toxic, which is particularly helpful for pets that enjoy licking off topical products. Meet the powerful herbs that provide fast, pain-free natural healing Skin Spray contains a unique blend of four herbs that help wounds heal fast while reducing pain and scarring:…
If you’ve ever had a dog run away or even worse, stolen, then you know the heartache that comes with that feels beyond repair… I’m sure any pet owner would agree that it is certainly as hard as losing your own child. There are more and more reports of stolen dogs, especially purebreds, and also commonly in urban areas. Unfortunately, due to the economic downturn and many people strapped for…
DOES YOUR PET SHAMPOO CONTAIN THESE CHEMICALS • D-trans Allethrin – from a class of synthetic chemicals called pyrethroids, derived from natural chemicals found in chrysanthemums. Synthetic varieties are significantly more potent and persistent than naturally-occurring products and can cause allergic responses. Also a suspected endocrine system disruptor. Veterinarians caution against using pyrethroid-containing products if there are cats in the home. • Resmethrin – also from the chemical class called…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! To be a lab that is… Labradors LOVE the snow! They will play, play, play all day long in this fluffy white stuff if you let them! With that thick undercoat–they are insulated unlike most dog breeds, for frigid weather, but there are still precations. It can be TOO cold for your labby to be outside occasionally–and to prevent frost bite to…
Whenever the doorbell rings, a truck drives by, a neighbor takes a walk, or the wind blows, my dog Falkor barks. As a Beagle mix, he inherited a loud voice and isn’t afraid to use it. My other dog, Daisy, a Lab Pitbull mix, has an incredibly booming bark and has always announced the arrival of visitors with gusto. As their owner, I can admit that the barks and yapping…
***Note: “Veterinary conference almost over so I will be heading home and back to work tomorrow. Sorry but I won’t be able to answer any more questions, but I refer you to the Tufts Vet Nutrition website! At a cardiology conference this morning I learned that the nutritional information I have been giving my clients is accurate. Nothing new was revealed, but it is important to ensure that my information…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. French Bulldogs are the most popular dog breed in the U.S. High demand means high cost, and some pet parents spend several thousand dollars to purchase a Frenchie. If you’re spending that kind of money to have the breed be part of your family, you should consider insuring the dog to help them…
Health benefits of avocado for dogs If you look at the nutritional profile of the avocado, there’s little surprise that it has become one of the most popular additions to our diets and why it would be a great snack for our dogs, too. Unlike fruits such as strawberries, which are often sprayed with high amounts of pesticides, avocado is at the top of the Clean 15 list, containing fruits…