How well do you actually know what your dog is like when everything is normal? What does their breathing look like while asleep, how quickly do they get up, how much do they drink, what colour are their gums, and has that small soft lump on the left side been...
When a dog keeps trying to urinate but produces only a few drops, bladder stones may be the cause. Some stones merely irritate the bladder lining; others may enter the urethra and block urine flow. An obstruction is an emergency. There is no time to wait and see whether drinking...
Raspberries are one of those summer foods we may eat without even thinking about whether a dog could have a few. Usually, yes. Fresh or thawed raspberries provide a little fibre, vitamins and plant compounds, and many dogs find them delicious. However, I have noticed how quickly a small berry becomes...
I love coconut oil. I have used it on my dogs and seen good results, especially in caring for their skin and paw pads. That's why Dogs Naturally Magazine's change of stance made me think. They used to recommend coconut oil to dogs quite boldly. But later they started writing...
Joint problems are not only an issue for old dogs. Osteoarthritis can develop as a result of trauma, a developmental joint disorder, dysplasia, excess weight or long-term uneven loading, and some dogs begin to need joint support at a fairly young age. This topic is very personal to me. Oscar has an elbow...
Can every dog swim? Learn safe water introductions, life-jacket tips, water-quality warnings and signs of distress.
I love natural remedies. I've always had things at home that I can turn to for minor concerns: chamomile tea, coconut oil, honey, and some herbal remedies. What I appreciate about integrative veterinarians is that they don't just look at the animal through one symptom, but also notice the impact...
I have always believed that our dogs' lives are far too short as it is. That is why I have promised myself to do everything within my power for their well-being. If the day comes when I must make a difficult decision, my dog's quality of life must come first,...
I have listened to and taken notes on dozens of hours of lectures by integrative veterinarians about gut health. I have collected more notes than I could possibly list. The deeper I went, the more one question stayed with me: how much can we genuinely do for our dogs' intestines,...
When a puppy pees in the house, there is usually nothing mysterious about it. They are still learning when and where to go, and how long they can hold it. But if an adult dog who has been reliably house-trained for years suddenly starts peeing indoors, that is a different...
