In 2020, a photo was posted in a dog owners’ Facebook group showing black, hard-shelled insects found in a bag of dry dog food. Based on the photo, we thought they might be flour beetles, and that became the starting point for FendaF’s first article on “Insects in dog food?!” Six...
Water is as fundamental to a dog as food, but judging water intake can be surprisingly misleading. One dog visits the water bowl several times a day, another drinks less often but consumes a larger amount at once. A dog eating wet food may drink little from the bowl while...
Should vegetables and fruit for dogs be pureed? Explore fibre, nutrient availability, raw versus cooked produce and sensible portions.
Sudden restlessness and unsuccessful retching can signal GDV. Learn what feeding precautions can and cannot achieve, and discuss gastropexy for dogs at risk.
I remember my first encounter with kennel cough very clearly. I had heard of it, of course, but for years I had rather smugly said that none of my dogs had ever had it. Then one day I came home from work, Faddu walked up to meet me at the...
Why are glycerin and sorbitol used in soft dog treats? Understand their purpose, digestive tolerance and the crucial difference from xylitol.
