Just wanted to mention that a documentary called “Pedigree Dogs Exposed” is on at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (CST) on BBC America Thursday night (Dec. 10). The documentary investigates the genetic diseases and other health problems in pedigree dogs, according to bbcamerica.com. I expect the documentary to be quite graphic, sickening and sad, but well worth …
Dog health
Note: This is a guest post from FlexPet, a natural pet vitamin supplement with the cetyl myristoleate ingredient (CM8) used as an arthritis treatment. Holistic pet care is gaining popularity by the droves. Holistic medicine involves everything from homeopathic treatments to acupuncture for dogs and other pets. Holistic veterinarians say these treatments can successfully treat and …
Last week I began switching my dog’s food from Purina One lamb and rice to Nature’s Variety Instinct duck and turkey. Nature’s Variety Instinct is a grain-free dog food with no by-products. I chose this food because I like that it has a raw option. Eventually I plan to feed Ace raw food several times per week. My two …
Many more dog owners choose to give their dogs heartworm treatment. Whether this is because of the rise in mosquito numbers or a more widespread concern over the effects of adult heartworms on dogs, more people are choosing to treat against this problem. Generic heartworm pills for dogs Although there are a number of different heartworm …
Note: Thank you to Kathleen Chamberlin, author of “Marcy Mary: The Memoirs of a Dachshund-American Princess, The Early Years” for sharing her thoughts on losing a pet. Her book is about the adventures of a dachshund puppy adopted by a suburban family. You can learn more about Kathleen and her book at http://marcymary.com. The loss of …
I took a close look at some popular brands of dog food to find out the ingredients. I am not a vet or a nutritionist, but I can read. If you are reading this blog you should be able to read the ingredients in your dog’s food. Take a look, and let me know what …
The best dog food is made from human-grade ingredients with high-quality animal proteins, whole grains, vegetables and is naturally preserved, according to Michelle Smith, owner of Natural Pet Center of Fargo since 2005.
Note: This is a guest post by Stephanie Feldstein. Stephanie is the author of “Downward Dog,” a novel inspired by her experience as a pitbull advocate. She recently launched Patient Pup Training, a dog behavior consulting and in-home dog training business. We’ve had a lot of scares in recent years with pet food recalls, but …
My mutt Ace is one of the fittest dogs I know. He has a naturally lean body, and his sleek coat shows off his frame. He also gets plenty of exercise, and I don’t overfeed him. People are so used to seeing overweight dogs that they tell me my dog is underweight. It’s no wonder …
How long can a dog be in a hot car? How long would it take for a dog to die in a hot car? Use common sense and stay on the safe side.