Just as with us, every now and then dogs experience some tummy upset. Although most veterinarians will recommend withholding food if your dog is vomiting, for diarrhea many suggest a bland diet for dogs, often of chicken and rice. It’s super easy, fast–and inexpensive–to make chicken and rice for dogs. Just as mom’s chicken soup …
Recently Paris went to Topeka, Kansas to learn more about Hill’s Pet Nutrition; before her trip, we asked our readers for questions to ask the scientists at Hill’s. Today we have a question about a topic all “blended families” ask…what if the dog eats the cat food?! Thanks to Dennis E. Jewell, PhD, Diplomate of …
Dr. Serge Martinod, DVM, PhD, is the CEO of Arcanatura LLC, a green pet care company specializing in holistic veterinary products for dogs, cats and horses. He is a practiced veterinarian who specializes in natural pet health and healing pet allergies. Here, Dr. Martinod discusses the importance of Omega-3 in the canine diet, even at …
Dear Dr. Audrey, I have a 2-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who has seizures regularly. We give her 32.4 mg of phenobarbital twice a day as well as potassium bromide. I feel as if these pills don’t really do much but drain the life out of her. She’s always tired or out of it. I …
We’re the first to agree that the Internet is a wonderful resource for pet parents. Whether it’s to ease that nagging worry in the middle of the night or to learn more about a longtime condition, the web can be a great place for pet health research. But when is it time to turn to …