Healthy Pets, Healthy Lives !
***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…
Many people ask me what age they should spay/neuter their dog. DO NOT pass by this blog…it could mean life or death for your animal if you don’t know the facts. Many of you know that we recommend against spaying or neutering at an early age. Most pets are spayed and neutered at or before 6 months of age. Below is an extremely educational, and emotional, video from Dr. Becker, a…
Introduction: Pеt ownеrship is a rеwarding journеy fillеd with joy, companionship, and sharеd momеnts. As rеsponsiblе pеt parеnts, onе of our paramount dutiеs is to safеguard thе wеll-bеing of our furry friеnds. Among thе various aspеcts of pеt carе, rеgular parasitе prеvеntion stands out as a crucial еlеmеnt in maintaining thе hеalth and happinеss of our bеlovеd dogs and cats. In this articlе, wе dеlvе into thе significancе of consistеnt…
Regenerative Medicines and Stem Cell Therapy: Beginning: In the world of veterinary medicine, cutting-edge techniques like stem cell therapy and regenerative medications have arisen, revolutionizing how we treat numerous canine illnesses. These innovative methods present new ways to repair and regenerate harmed tissues and organs. Veterinarians are able to heal ailments that were long thought to be incurable by utilizing the regeneration capacity of stem cells. The principles of regenerative…
Introduction: In order to maintain our beloved friends’ general health and well-being, proper nourishment is essential. However, we must take into account our pet’s breed and any underlying medical concerns while choosing the correct food for them. This article explores the significance of individualized feeding and nutrition practices for distinct breeds and health concerns. Breed-specific Nutrition: Due to variations in their size, metabolism, and propensity for particular health problems, different…
A strong immune system and overall health are both significantly supported by a healthy gut. Two key components that contribute to maintaining gut health are prebiotics and probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms that have several health benefits when taken, whereas prebiotics is non-digestible fibers that feed the good bacteria in the stomach. The role that prebiotics and probiotics play in enhancing gut health and bolstering the immune system is discussed…
I was so surprised the other day when my puppy had made yet another puddle (new to housetraining) and I told her ‘no no’ and wagged her finger at her. Her response was a sit down and hang her head. She may not have been feeling guilty but she certainly looked as though she was! So what’s going on? Here, she is most likely reacting to your body language and…
This is a rather uncomfortable subject to take on, but my husband and I have been involved in professional dog breeding and AKC exhibiting of Labradors for the last four decades, along with our local dog club, involvement in consulting on dog legislation with our local Representative, and several dog clubs. During that time, since we breed labradors, we really never went through a ‘recession’ and we’ve had people travel…